Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups egg whites (about 10-12 eggs depending on the size of eggs)
- 1 1/4 cups confectioners sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
How to Make
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Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Step 2: Set oven rack to lowest position)
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Step 3: Prepare an ungreased 10-inch tube pan (do not grease the pan).
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Step 4: Place egg whites in a large copper or stainless steel bowl and allow to stand at room temperature for 45 minutes or until almost room temperature.
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Step 5: Sift confectioners sugar and flour together twice; set aside (sifting another time won’t hurt!).
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Step 6: Add the cream of tartar, extracts and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form; gradually add granulated white sugar about 2 tablespoons at a time beating on high speed until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved.
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Step 7: Using a spatula gradually fold in flour mixture about 1/2 cup at a time (do not beat with an electric mixer).
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Step 8: Gently spoon into tube pan.
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Step 9: Gently cut through the batter with a knife to remove air pockets.
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Step 10: Bake in preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until lightly browned and entire top appears dry.
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Step 11: Immediately invert pan; cool completely (about 1 hour).
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Step 12: Run a knife around side and center tube of pan, then remove cake to a serving plate.
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