Ingredients

The following ingredients have 10 Servings
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 2 tablespoons lukewarm water
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cake flour

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 325F. Grease or line just the bottom of a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Do not grease the sides of the pan. Set aside.
  • Separate the whites into one medium bowl and the yolks into a separate large bowl.
  • Add the cream of tartar and water to the bowl with the egg whites.
  • Beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until they hold stiff peaks. Set aside.
  • Add the sugar to the bowl with the yolks and beat until thickened and pale yellow.1
  • Mix in the vanilla extract and salt.
  • Stir in the flour just until combined.
  • Fold the egg whites into the egg yolk mixture.2
  • Carefully pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a couple crumbs.
  • Let the cake cool completely in the pan before removing.