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02-16 Cinnamon Apple Angel Food cake

In mixing bowl, beat:
1 1//2 c egg whites (its better to measure since eggs are all different sizes)
1 1/2 t cream of tartar
1/4 t salt
on med. speed until soft peaks form.
Add:
1 c sugar, 2 T at a time, beating well after each
Beat until smooth and glossy and stiff peaks form.
Add on low speed:
1 t vanilla
1/2 t almond extract
Combine separately:
1 1/2 c powdered sugar
1 c cake flour
then fold into egg mixture gently so the egg white stay poufy.
Use angel food cake pan or bundt pan
Bake on lowest rake at 375 F for 35-40 minutes until top is golden and cracks
Invert cake still in pan to cool
Loosen sides to remove and cool completely before adding glaze

Glaze
Melt
1/3 c unsalted butter
Stir in
2 c powdered sugar
1/2 t ground cinnamon
Slowly stir in
3 T apple juice
Remove from heat when glaze is thin enough to drizzle.
Drizzle over cake and enjoy!!

Next time I make this, I am going to add chopped apple to the cake....

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