Some kitchen utensils are not only functional but also tell a story. The angel food cake cutter is one of the more unique and memorable ones out there.
They look like a marriage between a rake and a comb. But for those of us who were lucky enough to see it used in the kitchen, they will evoke fond memories.
Why Angel Food Cake Had a Special Cutter
Made from whipped egg whites, sugar and flour – angel food cake does not consist of any butter or oil. It results in a wonderful spongy, cloud-like cake that is inevitably ruined when cut with a regular knife.
The angel food cake cutter takes out the guesswork because it relies on thin, spaced tines that will penetrate this delicate cake without crushing or flattening it. The user inserts the tines straight into the cake and then slides the cutter alongside the tines to create that clean slice.
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