Genoese Sponge

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Ingredients

  • 6 egg whites
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 2 cups sifted cake flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 10 inch tube pan.
  2. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Add 3/4 cup sugar gradually, beating until very stiff.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter or margarine and 1 cup sugar well. Add egg yolks, and beat until thick and fluffy. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt over batter. Fold in. Gently fold in egg whites. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  4. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until an inserted wooden pick comes out clean. Cool. Ice with your favorite frosting.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

753 kcal 38% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 30.7g 61% DV
Total Fat 40g 51% DV
Carbs 68.9g 25% DV
Fiber 0.5g 2% DV
Sugar 26.4g 53% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12710.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 4506mg 96% DV
Cholesterol 651.8mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 120.8mcg 13% DV
Vitamin D 2.6mcg 13% DV
Calcium 1568.5mg 100% DV
Iron 8mg 45% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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