Ingredients

• Egg whites - 12 large
• Granulated sugar - 1 ½ cups
• Cake flour - 1 cup
• Cream of tartar - 1 ½ teaspoons
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Almond extract - ½ teaspoon
• Salt - ¼ teaspoon

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. 2.

   In a large bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until foamy.

3. 3.

   Add cream of tartar and salt, and continue beating until soft peaks form.

4. 4.

   Gradually add sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form.

5. 5.

   Gently fold in vanilla and almond extracts.

6. 6.

   Sift flour over the egg white mixture, 1/4 cup at a time, folding in gently after each addition.

7. 7.

   Pour the batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.

8. 8.

   Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.

9. 9.

   Invert the pan immediately and let it cool completely upside down.

10. 10.

    Run a knife around the edges to release the cake from the pan before serving.

Nutritional Facts