YELLOW ANGEL CAKE

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This is a "heavenly" cake with a unique flavor combo. Well worth the effort, though it is not difficult to make. From an old Farm Journal cookbook

Provided by Iron Bloomers

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 1 ten inch cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 eggs, separated (you need 1/2 cup yolks and 3/4 cup whites)
1/2 cup cold water
1 1/3 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/2 cups sifted flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • Beat egg yolks till thick and lemon colored; add water and beat again till thick.
  • Slowly add sugar, beating well after each addition (total beating time 10 minutes--do not under beat).
  • Fold in flavorings.
  • Fold in flour that was sifted with salt.
  • Beat egg whites till foamy.
  • Add cream of tartar.
  • Beat till stiff and glossy--not dry.
  • Fold into batter.
  • Pour into ungreased 10-inch tube pan.
  • Bake in preheated 350° oven about 1 hour.
  • To test doneness, gently press top (it should spring back).
  • Invert pan and cool completely.
  • To remove from pan, run knife around inner and outer ring and invert over rack; remove pan and turn right side up.
  • Serve plain, frosted or glazed.

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