Ingredients

The following ingredients have 10 Servings
  • 1 ¼ cup (300g) egg whites (from about 10 large eggs)
  • 1 ½ cup (300g) fine sugar (, divided)
  • 1 cup (120g) cake flour
  • 1 ¼ tsp (5g) cream of tartar
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
  • 1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) almond extract

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 F (180C). 
  • Sift together the cake flour with 1 c½up (200g) of sugar.  Set aside until ready to use.
  • Place the egg whites in a large bowl, and whip on medium-high speed until foamy. Add the cream of tartar, salt, vanilla and almond extract.
  • Continue whipping until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1/2 cup (100g) of sugar. Whip until stiff peaks form.
  • Gradually sift in the flour sugar mixture and fold in after each addition.
  • Pour the batter into an ungreased 10 inch (25cm) tube pan with removable bottom.
  • Cut through the batter with a knife to remove air pockets and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Invert pan immediately. Let cool completely for about 1-2 hours.
  • Remove the cake from the pan and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
  • Slice using a serrated knife and serve with fresh berries and whipped cream.