BEST EVER Angel food cake

I am not kidding when I say this recipe is to die for! I make the chocolate version frosting and its a total hit.

Angel Food Cake



375 oven


1 c. sifted flour
11/2 c. sugar
2 T. sugar
12 egg whites
11/2 teas. cream of tartar
1/4 teas. salt
11/2 teas. vanilla extract
1/2 teas. almond extract


In a bowl combine flour and 1 c. sugar. In another bowl, combine egg whites, cream of tartar and salt. Beat until foamy. Slowly add reamaining sugar. Beat until stiff. Blend in vanilla and almond. Slowly blend flour mixture into egg white mixture. Place batter in an ungreased 10-inch tube pan. Bake at 375 for 30-35 minutes. Invert on a wire rack to cool.




Creamy Butter Cream Cheese Frosting


1 (3 oz) package cream cheese (room temp.)
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, (room temp)
2 Tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 (1 lb) box powdered sugar (about 3 3/4 cups)


Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Blend in milk, vanilla, and salt. Gradually add powdered sugar. Beat until smooth and creamy.
Substitutes: Chocolate frosting-Beat 2 oz. unsweetened chocolate, melted, into finished frosting. Add milk or cream as necessary.
Orange frosting-Substitute 3 Tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate for milk.