Cinnamon Apple Angel Food Cake
Cake:
1 1/2 cups egg whites (about 12 eggs)
1 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract
1 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup cake flour
Glaze:
1/3 cup butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
304 tbsp apple juice or cider
In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt on medium speed until soft peaks form. Add sugar, 2 tbsp at a time, beating will after each addition; beat until smooth and glossy and stiff peaks form Add extracts on low speed.
Combine confectioners' sugar and flour; gently fold into egg mixture. Pour into an ungreased 10" tube pan.
Bake on the oven's lowest rack at 375 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until top is golden brown and cracks feel dry.
Immediately invert pan to cool completely. Loosen sides of cake from pan and remove.
For glaze, melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in the confectioners' sugar and cinnamon. Add apple juice slowly until glaze is thin enough to drizzle.
Drizzle over cake.
Serves 12-16
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