Angel Food Cake Waffles

ANGEL FOOD WAFFLE SHORTCAKE

Steps:

• Heat waffle maker. Set oven to 200°F; place cookie sheet in oven.
• In large bowl, make batter as directed on box using angel food cake mix and water.
• When waffle maker is hot, spray with cooking spray. Bake waffles by pouring batter into hot waffle maker according to your manufacturer's directions, using only about half of what you think you need initially to test out how much batter will fit in your waffle maker. Cook waffle until done. Place on warm cookie sheet.
• Spray waffle maker; repeat until all waffles have been baked and transferred to oven.
• In medium bowl, beat whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on high speed until fluffy and holds a peak.
• To serve, layer waffles with whipped cream and berries in rainbow order - grapes, blueberries, kiwifruit, pineapple, orange and strawberries. Top with cherry. Slice like a cake!

ANGEL FOOD CAKE WAFFLES

Steps:

• Preheat the waffle iron to a high setting (I use between the 5-6 setting on mine).
• In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy, about 1 minute on medium speed. Add the cream of tartar and salt, then beat on medium speed again until fully incorporated. Beat in 3/4 cup of the superfine sugar, 1 to 2 Tablespoons at a time then turn up the speed to medium-high and beat the egg whites until they reach soft peaks, being careful not to reach stiff peaks. Stir in the vanilla and almond (or lemon) extracts.
• Combine the cake flour and remaining 3/4 cup sugar in a small bowl. Sift over the egg whites in 6 to 8 additions and gently fold in after each addition, careful not to deflate the egg whites.
• Grease the waffle iron with baking spray. Pour measured batter into the waffle iron and bake according to your manufacturer's instructions. Serve with fresh berries and whipped cream.

ANGEL FOOD CAKE

Steps:

• Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sift confectioners' sugar and flour together twice; set aside. , Add the cream of tartar, extracts and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add granulated sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Gradually fold in flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time., Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through the batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on the lowest oven rack at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned and entire top appears dry. Immediately invert pan; cool completely, about 1 hour. , Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate.

GLUTEN-FREE ANGEL FOOD CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Sift rice flour, powdered sugar, and xanthan gum 3 times with a sieve.
• Beat egg whites on high speed in a very large glass, metal, or ceramic bowl with high sides until foamy. When they start to get fluffy, add cream of tartar and salt. Continue to beat until stiff peaks form. Mix in white sugar and vanilla.
• Dollop some egg whites into a very large, flat bowl, like a punch bowl. Sprinkle some flour mixture on top. Continue to layer egg whites with the flour mixture, then gently fold together. Spoon batter into a round, 2-part angel food cake pan.
• Bake until the top is golden brown and a knife comes out clean when inserted in the center, 50 to 60 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and let rest for no longer than 5 minutes, then immediately flip it upside down and rest it on a wine bottle until completely cool, 1 to 2 hours.
• When cool, turn the cake over and run a knife around the edge if needed to loosen. Flip over onto a cake stand and remove from the pan.