phyllis' almond sponge cake (good housekeeping)

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18 Pinches
Coram, NY
Updated on Sep 3, 2013

This recipe was in GH Magazine in the 70's. I've used it many times and it always comes out perfectly.

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)

  • Step 1
    Place rack in lowest position in oven. Preheat at 350 degrees.
  • Step 2
    Separate 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.
  • Step 3
    In 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.
  • Step 4
    Carefully fold yellows into stiff whites. Pour into ungreased 10 inch tube pan and bake 1 hour or until cake tester comes out clean.
  • Step 5
    Invert cake in pan to cool for 15 minutes. Let cool 1/2 hour more before cutting.

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Category: Cakes
Method: Bake
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