Fallen Angel Cake Food

ANGELS' AND DEVILS' FOOD CAKE

Steps:

• For the raspberry sauce: Combine the raspberries and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 15 minutes. Add the basil and lime juice and allow the sauce to cool in the fridge.
• For the meringue: Combine 1/2 cup water and the rum in a medium saucepan over high heat and bring to a simmer. Slowly stir in 1 cup of the sugar to combine, and use a pastry brush dipped in water to remove any sugar crystals from the side of the pot. Insert a candy thermometer into the mixture.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer using a whisk attachment, beat the egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Slowly stream in the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and beat to soft peaks.
• When the sugar syrup reaches the soft-ball stage (238 degrees F), remove from the heat. Increase the mixer speed to medium high and slowly stream the sugar syrup into the egg whites in the space between the beaters and the side of the bowl with the mixer running. Continue to beat until the meringue forms soft, glossy peaks.
• To assemble the cake: Place the angel food cake onto a cake stand or plate. Pour the raspberry sauce into the center hole. Spread the meringue evenly all over the sides and top of the cake, covering the hole at the top. Use your spatula to create peaks along the tops and sides if desired. Use a kitchen torch to toast the meringue all over before serving.

GLUTEN FREE ANGEL FOOD CAKE

Steps:

• Bring egg whites to room temperature.
• Sift together the potato starch, cornstarch guar or xanthan gum, and 1/2 cup white sugar; set aside.
• In large mixer bowl of stand mixer place egg whites. Beat until frothy/foamy.
• Add the salt, cream of tartar, vanilla and almond extracts.
• Beat on high speed until stiff - egg white mixture has to stand in straight peaks when you lift the beater out of it.
• This can take 3-5 minutes with some mixers but with my stand mixer it took about 20 minutes as my mixer does not have a very fast speed. Reduce speed to medium and add the 3/4 cup sugar one teaspoon at a time. Egg white mixture should be thick and still stand in peaks and will hold its shape somewhat. Should not be runny at all. Fold in the sifted flour and sugar mixture in thirds. Using a spatula push out the egg white mixture into a clean ungreased 10" tube pan. Bake in preheated 350 oven for 45 minutes or at most up to 60 minutes depending on your oven.
• When done it will be golden brown on top probably with some cracks. It should look dry. Invert over a bottle and let hang until cold. This cake freezes and thaws very well and is liked by all. If your cake falls out and collapses it is because you did not beat it the egg whites, sugar, tartar, salt and flavourings until stiff. If you are new to baking angel food it is helpful to watch youtube videos to see the consistency of the beaten "until stiff" egg whites. Once you get it this cake is a breeze to make.
• The top can be well browned.
• I place it on a sturdy bottle with a small enough neck that it fits through the center hole of the pan.
• This cake rises quite high. If your tube pan is smaller it's better to make 2 smaller cakes.
• Let cool completely before using or freezing.