Tutti-Frutti Angel Food Cake |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Each heavenly slice of this made-from-scratch cake is feathery-light, confides Jill Kinder of Richlands, Virginia. Its pretty pink color makes it perfect for Valentine s Day. Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups egg whites (about 10) |
1-1/4 teaspoons cream of tartar |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/2 teaspoon almond extract |
1 to 2 drops red food coloring, optional |
1-1/2 cups sugar |
1-1/4 cups cake flour |
1 cup finely chopped mixed candied fruit |
Directions:
1. Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes; set aside.
2. Add cream of tartar, extracts, salt and food coloring if desired to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add 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. Fold in candied fruit.
3. Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through the batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on the lowest oven rack at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned and entire top appears dry. Immediately invert pan; cool completely, about 1 hour.
4. Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate. Yield: 12 servings.
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