Ingredients

  • 1 c. Softasilk cake flour
  • 1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
  • 12 egg whites (1 1/2 c.)
  • 1 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp. almond extract

Method

  • Heat oven to 375°.
  • Stir together flour and first amount of sugar.
  • Set aside.
  • In large mixer bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt until foamy.
  • Add second amount of sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating on high speed until mixture holds stiff peaks.
  • Gently fold in flavorings.
  • Sprinkle flour-sugar mixture, 1/4 cup at a time, over mixture, folding in gently just until flour mixture disappears.
  • Push batter into ungreased tube pan, 10 x 4-inches.
  • Gently cut through batter.
  • Bake 35 minutes. Invert tube pan on funnel to cool.