Sunshine Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Sunshine Cake is a light and airy dessert that combines the delicate flavors of almond and the richness of egg whites. This cake is perfect for those who enjoy a sweet treat that isn’t overly heavy, making it a delightful choice for gatherings or special occasions.

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Ingredients

  • 8 eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1 cup flour, sifted
  • 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons almond flavoring

Instructions

  1. Beat egg whites to stiff peaks and add a pinch of salt.
  2. Incorporate half of the cream of tartar into the egg whites.
  3. When the egg whites are half beaten, sift in the sugar gradually.
  4. In a separate bowl, add 1 tablespoon of cold water to the egg yolks and beat until thick.
  5. Gently fold together the beaten egg whites, yolks, and almond flavoring.
  6. Sift in the flour along with the remaining cream of tartar and mix until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into an ungreased tin that has been moistened with cold water.
  8. Bake for 1 hour at 300°F.
  9. Remove the cake carefully, inverting the tin to cool.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

296 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.3g 11% DV
Total Fat 2g 3% DV
Carbs 64g 23% DV
Fiber 2.5g 9% DV
Sugar 0.1g

Electrolytes

Sodium 86.5mg 4% DV
Potassium 4367.8mg 93% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 88.8mg 7% DV
Iron 2.9mg 16% DV

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

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