Delicious Angel Food Cake with a Crunchy Almond Twist

This Angel Food Cake recipe is a delightful treat that combines the lightness of the cake with the crunchiness of toasted almonds. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert is sure to wow your guests with its airy texture and nutty flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cake flour
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 12 egg whites
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2. Sift cake flour and 1/2 cup sugar together in a bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until they form stiff peaks.
4. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, cream of tartar, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
5. Fold in the flour mixture gently, being careful not to deflate the egg whites.
6. Pour batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan.
7. Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool the cake upside down on a wire rack.
9. Once cooled, remove the cake from the pan and sprinkle with toasted almonds before serving.

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