HEALTHY COFFEE ANGEL FOOD CAKE

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A special dessert that tastes great with minimal calories can be hard to find, but Patricia Bristow has one for you! The Saint Louis, Missouri cook shares her mother's recipe for a tender cake with a subtle coffee flavor. It's sure to be hit!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

12 egg whites
2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
2 tablespoons boiling water
1-1/4 cups cake flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a small bowl, dissolve coffee granules in boiling water; set aside. Sift flour and sugar together twice; set aside. , Add the cream of tartar, extracts, salt and coffee mixture to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add brown sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Gradually fold in flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time., Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on the lowest oven rack at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned and entire top appears dry. Immediately invert pan; cool completely, about 1 hour., Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.