Mock Angel Food Cake

Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View Sift together the cake flour, granulated sugar, and salt three times to ensure a light and even mixture. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Gradually stir in the boiling water into the sifted dry ingredients. Mix until well combined and let the mixture cool to room temperature. (15 minutes cooling time)

Recipe View In a separate large bowl, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar until soft peaks form. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Add the baking powder, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the egg whites. Continue beating until stiff, glossy peaks form. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Gently fold the egg white mixture into the cooled flour mixture in three additions, being careful not to deflate the egg whites. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Pour the batter into an ungreased 12x18-inch baking pan. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. (35 minutes)

Recipe View Invert the cake in the pan onto a wire rack to cool completely. Place a tea towel underneath the cake to absorb any steam and prevent sogginess. (1 hour cooling time)

Recipe View Once the cake is completely cooled, frost as desired with your favorite frosting or serve plain with a dusting of powdered sugar. (10 minutes)