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Ingredients
- 12 egg whites
- 1 1/2 C powdered sugar
- 1 C flour
- 1 1/2 t cream of tartar
- 1 t vanilla
- 1 C granulated sugar
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Preparation
Step 1
1. Place egg whites in a large mixing bowl, let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile sift flour & powdered sugar together 3 times. Beat egg whites, cream of tartar & vanilla with mixture on medium to high speed until soft peaks form ( tips curl). Gradually add granulated sugar, about 2 T at a time, beating until stiff peaks form ( tips stand straight).
3. Sift about 1/4 of the flour mixture over beaten eggs, fold in gently. Repeat sifting & folding in the remaining flour 3 more times, using 1/4 of the mixture each time.
4. Pour into an ungreased 10" tube pan. Gently cut through batter with a knife.
5. Bake on the lowest rack in a 350* oven for about 40-45 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. ( the crust of the cake will be golden & slightly cracked). Immediately invert the cake in the pan, standing the the tube pan on its legs or resting the center tube over a tall- necked bottle. Cool cake thoroughly. Loosen the sides of the cake from the pan with a knife. To serve use a serrated knife to slice the cake.
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