A Delicate Tool from the Good Old Days

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.