Angel Food Cake

1 1/2 c egg whites (10-12)

1 1/2 c powdered sugar - sifted

1 c flour - sifted

1 1/2 tsp cream of tartar

1 tsp vanilla

1 c granulated sugar

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• In a large mixing bowl allow egg white to stand at room temperature for 30 min
• Sift powdered sugar and flour together 3 times, set aside
• Add cream of tartar and vanilla to egg whites
• Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form (tips curl)
• Gradually add granulated sugar, beating until stiff peaks form (tips stand straight)
• Sift ~1/4 flour mix over egg white. Fold in gently.
• Repeat until flour mix is gone
• Pour into ungreased 10" tube pan
• Gently cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets
• Bake on lowest rack at 350 for 40-45min or until top springs back when lightly touched
• Immediately invert cake (leave in pan)
• Cool thoroughly
• Using a spatula, loosen sides of cake from pan
• Remove from pan

NOTE: this is a very sweet cake and therefore does not need a sweet icing. Try whipped cream, strawberries, or vanillla ice cream