Orange Dream Angel Food Cake |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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A basic angel food cake becomes a heavenly indulgence thanks to a hint of orange flavor swirled into every bite. The orange color makes slices of the cake look so pretty when arranged on individual dessert plates.Lauren Osborne, Holtwood, Pennsylvania Ingredients:
12 egg whites |
1 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1-3/4 cups sugar, divided |
1-1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon almond extract |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 teaspoon grated orange peel |
1 teaspoon orange extract |
6 drops red food coloring, optional |
6 drops yellow food coloring, optional |
Directions:
1. Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sift flour and 3/4 cup sugar together twice; set aside.
2. Add the cream of tartar, salt and almond and vanilla extracts to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Gradually fold in flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time.
3. Gently spoon half of batter into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. To the remaining batter, stir in the orange peel, orange extract and food colorings if desired. Gently spoon orange batter over white batter. Cut through both layers with a knife to swirl the orange and remove air pockets.
4. Bake on the lowest oven rack at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned and entire top appears dry. Immediately invert pan; cool completely, about 1 hour.
5. Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate. Yield: 16 servings.
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