swiss egg white cake (torta al bianco d'uovo)
From the Italian Alps area of Switzerland.
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prep time
25 Min
cook time
40 Min
method
Bake
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 ounces unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 8 - egg whites
- 1 cup caster sugar (superfine sugar)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch salt
- 3/4 cup self rising flour
- 4 ounces almonds, slivered
- 1 tablespoon caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
How To Make swiss egg white cake (torta al bianco d'uovo)
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350F/ Butter a 10-inch springform cake pan.
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Step 2Beat egg whites until they start to hold peaks, then, while still beating, slowly add 1 cup of sugar, until mixture becomes shiny.
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Step 3Add 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.
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Step 4Pour batter into prepared pan.
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Step 5Combine almonds, 1 tablespoon sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle evenly over cake batter.
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Step 6Bake for about 40 minutes, or until cake springs bake a little when touched.
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Step 7Cool cake in pan on wire rack. When cool, remove sides of pan and serve cake.
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