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My Grandma passed away at the age of 94. She was a wonderful cook and I was lucky enough to inherit her recipes. Many date back to the 1940s and 50s. Grandma prepared them in a charming country kitchen with no running water and most of her produce came from her garden, not from the grocery store. These are made-from-scratch recipes. I wish I had spent more time with her in the kitchen and . . . I wish I had spent more time with her for so many other reasons.

Monday, June 7, 2010

Cake - Brown Sugary Angel Food Cake

1 1/2 cups egg whites (about 10)
1 1/4 cups flour (sifted 4 times)
2 cups brown sugar
1 1/4 tsp Cream of Tartar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla

Beat egg whites and vanilla together in a large mixing bowl on high just until foamy.  Add cream of tartar and salt.  Beat until soft peaks form.  (Soft peaks will curl over slightly.)  Press 1 cup of brown sugar through sifter and sprinkle over the egg white mixture.  Beat until stiff peaks form.

Sift together remaining sugar and flour.  Gently fold the sugar and flour mixture into the egg white mixture a little at a time.  Pour into an ungreased angel food pan.  Bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 - 50 minutes, or until cake springs back when lightly touched.  Invert pan and cool completely.  Loosen the cake from the sides with a knife.

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