{"id":553,"date":"2009-06-18T11:36:03","date_gmt":"2009-06-18T15:36:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/?p=553"},"modified":"2012-10-25T10:46:23","modified_gmt":"2012-10-25T14:46:23","slug":"angel-food-cake-experiment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/?p=553","title":{"rendered":"Angel Food Cake Experiment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Yesterday we made a cake.\u00c2\u00a0 It didn&#8217;t work.\u00c2\u00a0 I don&#8217;t know why.\u00c2\u00a0 We think we should &#8220;cut it&#8221; around, not in a straight line.\u00c2\u00a0 Every time we cut it we should do it in different places.\u00c2\u00a0 We did not know how to tell if it was done. We don&#8217;t think we cooked it long enough.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/our-cake.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"560\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/?attachment_id=560\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/our-cake.jpg?fit=800%2C755&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"800,755\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.7&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon PowerShot S2 IS&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1245288013&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Finished cake\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/our-cake.jpg?fit=660%2C623&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-560 alignleft\" title=\"Finished cake\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/our-cake.jpg?resize=150%2C141&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/our-cake.jpg?resize=150%2C141&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/our-cake.jpg?resize=300%2C283&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/our-cake.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>I liked the outside, but not the inside. It tasted like when you just finished it and it was not in the oven.\u00c2\u00a0 Mark liked it.<\/p>\n<p>We saved the yolks.\u00c2\u00a0 We are going to make a Sunshine Sponge Cake.<\/p>\n<p>Can you tell us what we did wrong?\u00c2\u00a0 We will try making Angel Food Cake again.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/seperate-eggs.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"556\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/?attachment_id=556\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/seperate-eggs.jpg?fit=600%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon PowerShot S2 IS&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1245280525&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;9.1&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Getting the egg whites\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/seperate-eggs.jpg?fit=600%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-556\" title=\"Getting the egg whites\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/seperate-eggs-112x150.jpg?resize=112%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"112\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/seperate-eggs.jpg?resize=112%2C150&amp;ssl=1 112w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/seperate-eggs.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/seperate-eggs.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 112px) 100vw, 112px\" \/><\/a><strong>ngredients:<\/strong><br \/>\n1 1\/8 Cup sifted flour, cake<br \/>\n1 3\/4 Cup granulated sugar, divided (3\/4 cup and 1 cup)<br \/>\n1\/2 Teaspoon  salt<br \/>\n1 1\/2 Teaspoon  cream of tartar<br \/>\n1 Teaspoon vanilla extract<br \/>\n1 Teaspoon  almond extract<\/p>\n<p><strong>Optional Ingredients:<\/strong><br \/>\n1\/2 Cups mini chocolate chips<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/carefully-pour.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"557\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/?attachment_id=557\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/carefully-pour.jpg?fit=659%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"659,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.7&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon PowerShot S2 IS&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1245282847&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Pour Carefully into pan\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/carefully-pour.jpg?fit=659%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-557 alignleft\" title=\"Pour Carefully into pan\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/carefully-pour.jpg?resize=123%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"123\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/carefully-pour.jpg?resize=123%2C150&amp;ssl=1 123w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/carefully-pour.jpg?resize=247%2C300&amp;ssl=1 247w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/carefully-pour.jpg?w=659&amp;ssl=1 659w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 123px) 100vw, 123px\" \/><\/a><strong>Directions:<\/strong><br \/>\nRemove eggs from refrigerator, separate.  Let whites stand until room temperature.  Sift flour once before measuring.<\/p>\n<p>Sift together 5 times flour and 3\/4 c sugar.<\/p>\n<p>Put into large bowl egg whites and salt. Beat on high until foamy, about 1\/2 minute. Add cream of tartar, continue beating on high speed until whites are stiff and stand in points, about 2 1\/2 to 3 minutes. Do not over beat until dry.<\/p>\n<p>Sprinkle in rapidly 1 cup sifted sugar. Using wire whisk, gently fold the egg whites only until the sugar is blended. Scrape bowl gently toward center.<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/cut-through-batter.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"558\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/?attachment_id=558\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/cut-through-batter.jpg?fit=614%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"614,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon PowerShot S2 IS&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1245282924&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;8.8&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Cut through batter\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/cut-through-batter.jpg?fit=614%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-558 alignleft\" title=\"Cut through batter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/cut-through-batter.jpg?resize=115%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"115\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/cut-through-batter.jpg?resize=115%2C150&amp;ssl=1 115w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/cut-through-batter.jpg?resize=230%2C300&amp;ssl=1 230w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/cut-through-batter.jpg?w=614&amp;ssl=1 614w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 115px) 100vw, 115px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Add vanilla and almond extracts. Sprinkle in sifted flour mixture evenly and quickly. (Add mini chocolate chips here if using). Fold gently to blend. Gently put into angel food cake tube pan. Carefully cut through batter with a knife or spatula, going around in circular motion 6 times to release large air bubbles.<\/p>\n<p>Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes. Immediately turn upside down over glass bottle or on pan &#8220;legs&#8221; and let <strong>cool completely<\/strong>-an hour or 1 1\/2 hours.\u00c2\u00a0 Enjoy!<\/p>\n<p>Ours did not turn out right, the very middle was not cooked.\u00c2\u00a0 Momma found another recipe saying to cook at 350 for 50 to 60 minutes.\u00c2\u00a0 Another recipe said to try the clean toothpick test and another recipe said the cracks should look dry and the cake should spring back when lightly touched.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/inverted-cake.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"559\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/?attachment_id=559\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/inverted-cake.jpg?fit=800%2C561&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"800,561\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.7&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon PowerShot S2 IS&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1245285570&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.16666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Inverted cake\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/inverted-cake.jpg?fit=660%2C463&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-559\" title=\"Inverted cake\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/inverted-cake.jpg?resize=150%2C105&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/inverted-cake.jpg?resize=150%2C105&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/inverted-cake.jpg?resize=300%2C210&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/inverted-cake.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yesterday we made a cake.\u00c2\u00a0 It didn&#8217;t work.\u00c2\u00a0 I don&#8217;t know why.\u00c2\u00a0 We think we should &#8220;cut it&#8221; around, not in a straight line.\u00c2\u00a0 Every time we cut it we should do it in different places.\u00c2\u00a0 We did not know how to tell if it was done. We don&#8217;t think we cooked it long enough. &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/?p=553\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Angel Food Cake Experiment<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_s2mail":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[12,3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-553","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-cooking","category-school-days"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p43zR3-8V","jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/553","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=553"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/553\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2047,"href":"https:\/\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/553\/revisions\/2047"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=553"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=553"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/andrea.mcguireclan.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=553"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}