In a large glass bowl, place the egg whitesand set aside at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
Arrange a rack in the lowest position of oven.
Preheat your oven to 350 °F.
In another bowl, blend together the flour and½ cup of sugar.
In the bowl of egg whites, add cream oftartar, both extracts and salt and beat on medium speed until soft peaks form.
Gradually add the remaining sugar, about 2tablespoons at a time and beat on high speed until stiff peaks form.
Add the flour mixture and mix until justcombined.
Place the mixture into an ungreased 10-in.tube pan.
Gently run a knife in the mixture to removeair pockets.
Bake for about 35-40 minutes.
Remove the cake pan from oven and placeontothe wire rack to cool completely.
Gently run a knife around the sides of pantoremove the cake.
Carefully invert the cake onto a servingplate and serve.