Strawberry Angel Cake: A Light and Flavorful Delight

For the Angel Food Cake:

• 1 cup cake flour (not all-purpose)

• 1½ cups granulated sugar, divided

• 12 large egg whites, room temperature

• 1¼ teaspoons cream of tartar

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract

• ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional, but lovely)

For the Strawberry Filling:

• 2 lbs fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

For the Whipped Cream Topping:

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream

• ¼ cup powdered sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Garnish:

• Fresh whole strawberries

• Mint leaves

The Method: Bake, Fill, Whip, Assemble

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