phyllis' almond sponge cake (good housekeeping)
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This recipe was in GH Magazine in the 70's. I've used it many times and it always comes out perfectly.
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prep time
30 Min
cook time
1 Hr
method
Bake
yield
12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 7 - eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup presto flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
How To Make phyllis' almond sponge cake (good housekeeping)
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Step 1Place rack in lowest position in oven. Preheat at 350 degrees.
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Step 2Separate 6 eggs. Beat whites until soft peaks form, add 1/2 cup of sugar, 2 tbs at a time. Beat till stiff. DON'T SCRAPE BOWL SIDES WHILE BEATING.
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Step 3In another bowl, beat 6 yolks and 1 whole egg till thick and lemon colored, add extract and beat in 1/2 cup of sugar, salt and flour.
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Step 4Carefully fold yellows into stiff whites. Pour into ungreased 10 inch tube pan and bake 1 hour or until cake tester comes out clean.
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Step 5Invert cake in pan to cool for 15 minutes. Let cool 1/2 hour more before cutting.
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