Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 6 eggs (separated, at room temperature)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp. powdered sugar for garnish (optional)

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Line and grease a 9” springform pan.
  • In a large bowl or with a mixer, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Add the yolks one at a time fully incorporating each. Add the sugar and vanilla, beating each in well.
  • Sift the flour over the batter. Stir in it until well mixed. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
  • Place in the oven and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Turn the heat down to 350 degrees and continue cooking for approximately 25-30 minutes or until a tester inserted near the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and cool in pan for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from pan and place on wire rack to cool completely.
  • Dust top of cake with powdered sugar if desired. Serve with fresh berries, whipped cream or crème fraiche.