angel food cake

1. preheat oven to 375º


2. stir together and set aside
   
   
   
   • 1 c. flour
   
   
   • 3/4 c. and 2 T. sugar
   
   
   
   


3. in large mixer bowl, beat until foamy
   
   
   
   • 12 (1 1/2 c.) egg whites
   
   
   • 1 1/2 c. cream of tarter
   
   
   • 1/4 t. salt
   
   
   
   


4. beat in 2 T. at a time until stiff peaks form
   
   
   
   • 3/4 c. sugar
   
   
   
   


5. gently fold in
   
   
   
   • 1 1/2 c. vanilla
   
   
   • 1/2 t. almond extract
   
   
   
   


6. sprinkle flour-sugar mixture, 1/4 c. at a time into meringue, folding in gently until mixture just disappears


7. move batter into ungreased tube pan


8. bake 30-35 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched


9. top with butter-rum glaze or whipped cream with fresh strawberries