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Angel cake

Serves 12-16 pieces

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 12 large egg whites, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 large jug of water
  1. Preheat oven to 160 degree C.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup sugar and the flour. Set aside.
  3. Beat egg whites until frothy, then add salt and vinegar. Beat until fully incorporated then begin to add the remaining sugar 1-2 tablespoons at a time. Once you have soft mix, add the vanilla and beat for a few seconds to evenly distribute.
  4. Sift the flour mixture over the egg whites in separate additions and gently fold it in after each addition.
  5. Transfer your mix into your ungreased pan. Smooth the top with a spatula
  6. Bake for 55-60 minutes