Dessert

Basic Angel Cake with Grandma Alexanders Icing is for Dessert.

Basic Angel Cake with Grandma Alexanders Icing takes several minutes to prepare.

Basic Angel Cake with Grandma Alexanders Icing takes several minutes to cook.

Basic Angel Cake with Grandma Alexanders Icing makes 16 servings.

The ingredients for Basic Angel Cake with Grandma Alexanders Icing are:

Cake:
1 cup sifted cake flour
1 1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups cold egg whites (about 12 large whites)
1 Tbsp water
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp almond extract (optional)

Icing:
2 egg whites, unbeaten
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
1/2 cup cold water
1 Tbsp light corn syrup
1 tsp almond extract

Here is how you make Basic Angel Cake with Grandma Alexanders Icing:

Preheat oven to 350 F.Cake: Sift together 3 times1 c sifted flour3/4 cup sugar1/2 tsp saltIn large bowl, bean on low for 1 minute:1 1/2 cup cold egg whites (about 12)1 Tbsp water1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice1 tsp cream of tartar1 tsp vanilla1/4 tsp almond extract (optional)Increase mixer speed to medium (not high) and beat until the mixture increases in volume 4 1/2 to 5 times and resembles a bowl of slightly translucent soft foam composed of tiny bubbles (this takes anywhere from 1 1/2 to 3 minutes) The foam will hold a very soft, moist shape when the beaters are lifted. Beat in gradually (on medium speed), 1 Tbsp at a time, taking 2 to 3 minutes:3/4 cup sugarWhen all the sugar has been added, the foam will be creamy white and hold soft, moist, glossy peaks that bend over at the points; do not beat until stiff. If the mixer bowl is nearly full, transfer the mixture to a wide 4-6 quart bowl for easier folding. Sift a fine layer of the flour mixture (about 1/8 of the total) evenly over the surface of the batter and fold gently with a rubber spatula only until the flour is almost incorporated. Do not stir or mix. Repeat 7 more times, folding in the last addition until no traces of flour are visible. Pour the batter into the un-greased pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (about 35-40 minutes). Let cool upside down for at least 1 1/2 hours, setting the tube over a bottleneck or resting the pan on 4 glasses. Icing:Place all ingredients in a double boiler:2 egg whites, unbeaten1 1/2 cups sugar1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp cream of tartar1/2 cup cold water1 Tbsp light corn syrupBeat at high speed until done, then add almond extractTry to have eggs near room temp.Frosting will stand in peaks when done.It can take 5 minutes or less.Humidity makes a difference. Number of Servings: 16Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BETHANYFONTENOT.

The nutritional information for Basic Angel Cake with Grandma Alexanders Icing is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 16
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 192.2

• Total Fat: 0.2 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 340.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 44.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
• Protein: 5.2 g