A not too sweet, light as air cake that makes the perfect Springtime dessert.
Prep Time 30 minutesminutes
Cook Time 40 minutesminutes
Total Time 1 hourhour10 minutesminutes
Servings 12servings
Ingredients
6eggsseparated, at room temperature
1cupsugar
1tsp.vanilla
1cupall-purpose flour
2tsp.powdered sugar for garnishoptional
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Line and grease a 9” springform pan.
In a large bowl or with a mixer, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Add the yolks one at a time fully incorporating each. Add the sugar and vanilla, beating each in well.
Sift the flour over the batter. Stir in it until well mixed. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
Place in the oven and cook for 10 minutes.
Turn the heat down to 350 degrees and continue cooking for approximately 25-30 minutes or until a tester inserted near the center of the cake comes out clean.
Remove from oven and cool in pan for 15 minutes.
Remove from pan and place on wire rack to cool completely.
Dust top of cake with powdered sugar if desired. Serve with fresh berries, whipped cream or crème fraiche.