12 egg whites
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 1/4 c. sugar, divided
1 c. sifted cake flour
1/4 c. cocoa
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Beat egg whites (at room temperature) and salt until foamy. Add cream of tartar; beat until soft peaks form. Add 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, and beat until stiff peaks form.

Sift remaining 1/4 cup sugar, flour, and cocoa together; gently fold into egg whites. Add flavoring.

Spoon batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Invert cake; let cool completely. Remove cake from pan. Yield: 12 servings.

132 calories, 4.1 grams protein, 0.3 gram fat, 28.2 grams carbohydrate, 0 milligrams cholesterol, 125 milligrams sodium, and 11 milligrams calcium per slice.