ANGEL FOOD CAKE WITH MRS. KOSTYRA
Makes 1 ten-inch cake
Airy, light, and completely free of fat and cholesterol, angel-food cake lives up to its name. Its sweet simplicity makes it a versatile dessert that tastes delicious by itself or, as Martha’s mother prefers, served with a dollop of macerated strawberries.
List of Ingredients
1 1/2 cups sifted cake flour (not self-rising)
12 large egg whites
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 3/4 cups sifted granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
Macerated strawberries, for serving
Recipe
1. Preheat oven to 275° with rack in center. Sift flour four times. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, or with a flat wire whisk, beat egg whites and salt until foamy. Add cream of tartar, and continue beating until soft peaks form.
2. With machine running, add sugar in a slow, steady stream, beating until fully incorporated and stiff glossy peaks form. Add vanilla and almond extracts, and beat to combine.
3. Remove from mixer. Gradually add flour, gently but thoroughly folding it into egg-white mixture until fully combined. Pour into an ungreased angel-food-cake pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air bubbles. Bake 30 minutes. Increase temperature to 325°. Bake 30 minutes more. Cool, inverted, 1 hour before removing pan. Serve with macerated berries.
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