The BEST Angel Food Cake

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an ungreased angel food cake pan.

Step 2: Sift together the cake flour, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and salt in a medium bowl.

Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy. Add cream of tartar, cold water, vanilla, and almond extract. Beat until stiff peaks form.

Step 4: Gradually add the remaining ¼ cup of sugar to the egg whites while beating. Gently fold in the sifted flour mixture in thirds.

Step 5: Pour the batter into the ungreased pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown.

Step 6: Invert the pan onto a wire rack to cool completely before removing the cake.

Step 7: Carefully run a knife around the edges and remove the cake. Slice with a serrated knife and serve.