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swiss egg white cake (torta al bianco d'uovo)

Recipe by
Mikekey *
Seattle, WA

From the Italian Alps area of Switzerland.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For swiss egg white cake (torta al bianco d'uovo)

  • 4 oz
    unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 8
    egg whites
  • 1 c
    caster sugar (superfine sugar)
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • pinch
    salt
  • 3/4 c
    self rising flour
  • 4 oz
    almonds, slivered
  • 1 Tbsp
    caster sugar
  • 1 tsp
    ground cinnamon

How To Make swiss egg white cake (torta al bianco d'uovo)

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350F/ Butter a 10-inch springform cake pan.
  • 2
    Beat egg whites until they start to hold peaks, then, while still beating, slowly add 1 cup of sugar, until mixture becomes shiny.
  • 3
    Add vanilla and salt to melted butter. Fold in a little of the butter into the egg whites and then fold in some flour. Continue until all of the butter and flour have been added.
  • 4
    Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • 5
    Combine almonds, 1 tablespoon sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle evenly over cake batter.
  • 6
    Bake for about 40 minutes, or until cake springs bake a little when touched.
  • 7
    Cool cake in pan on wire rack. When cool, remove sides of pan and serve cake.

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