Ingredients for - Best Angel Food Cake

1. 1-1/4 cups egg whites (about 9 large)
2. 1-1/2 cups Splenda, divided
3. 1 cup cake flour
4. 1-1/4 teaspoons cream of tartar
5. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6. 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
7. 1/4 teaspoon salt

How to cook deliciously - Best Angel Food Cake

1 . Stage

Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Sift 1/2 cup sugar and flour together twice; set aside.

2 . Stage

Place oven rack in the lowest position. Preheat oven to 350°. Add cream of tartar, extracts and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form. Gradually fold in flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time.

3 . Stage

Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake until lightly browned and entire top appears dry, 35-40 minutes. Immediately invert pan; cool completely, about 1 hour.

4 . Stage

Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate.