Homemade Angel Food Cake

Recipe View 15 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, sift together the cake flour and confectioners' sugar five times. This ensures a delicate crumb. Set aside. (Prep time: 15 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a large, impeccably clean mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, whip the egg whites with salt until foamy. Add the cream of tartar and continue beating until soft peaks form. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Gradually add the granulated sugar, beating continuously until stiff, glossy peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip. Gently fold in the vanilla extract. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Gently fold in the sifted flour mixture in three additions, being careful not to deflate the egg whites. Use a figure-eight motion to incorporate the flour until just combined. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Pour the batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan. Gently cut through the batter with a knife to remove any large air pockets. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 45 mins Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (Bake time: 45 minutes)

Recipe View 2 hrs Invert the pan immediately onto a wire rack and let the cake cool completely upside down before removing from the pan. This prevents the cake from collapsing. (Cooling time: 2 hours)