"This was my mom's favorite special-occasion cake. When I was in high school, she often asked me to make it for her. The homemade brittle gives it a satisfying crunch. —Phyllis Murphey, Lower Lake, California..."
INGREDIENTS
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8 eggs, separated
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1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1-1/2 cups sugar
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/4 cup water
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon cream of tartar
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TOPPING:
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1-1/2 cups sugar
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1/4 cup light corn syrup
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1/4 cup water
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1/4 teaspoon instant coffee granules
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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WHIPPED CREAM:
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2 cups heavy whipping cream
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2 tablespoons sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract