Cakes

Angel food cake



INGREDIENTS:
12 eggs
1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar

DIRECTIONS:
1 - Separate eggs; discard yolks or refrigerate for another use. Measure egg whites, adding or removing whites as needed to equal 1-1/2 cups. Place in a mixing bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
2 - Meanwhile, sift confectioners' sugar and flour together three times; set aside. Add cream of tartar, extracts and salt to egg whites; beat on high speed. Gradually add sugar, beating until sugar is dissolved and stiff peaks form. Fold in flour mixture, 1/4 cup at a time. Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert pan; cool completely before removing cake from pan.


Pink Cake



INGREDIENTS:
1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
1 (3 ounce) package strawberry flavored gelatin
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (10 ounce) package frozen strawberries, thawed and drained
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs

DIRECTIONS:
1 - Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9 or 10 inch bundt or tube pan.
2 - Combine the cake mix, gelatin, flour, eggs and thawed strawberries. Beat at medium speed of an electric mixer for 3 minutes. Add the oil and beat for one more minute.
3 - Pour batter into the prepared pan.
4 - Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes. Let cake cool before frosting or serving.


Ice Cream Cake



INREDIENTS:

(10 inch tube pan) angel food cake
2 quarts strawberry ice cream, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
8 ounces cream cheese
1/2 pint fresh strawberries

DIRECTIONS:
1 - Slice prepared Angel Food cake in half horizontally. Spread softened strawberry ice cream on bottom layer. Put top layer on top the ice cream. Freeze cake for 45 minutes to an hour.
2 - Mix cream cheese and confectioner's sugar until light and fluffy.
About 15 minutes before serving, remove cake from freezer and spread the cream cheese mixture over top and sides.
3 - Garnish with fresh strawberries.