Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
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468 | Calories |
14g | Fat |
72g | Carbs |
15g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 1 cake (3 servings) | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 468 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 14g | 18% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 20% |
Cholesterol 347mg | 116% |
Sodium 960mg | 42% |
Total Carbohydrate 72g | 26% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 9% |
Protein 15g | |
Calcium 208mg | 16% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
The secret of this recipe for Chinese sponge cake lies in the fact it is steamed, which makes it very moist. Traditionally the sponge cake is eaten plain, but you can also serve it with strawberries or other fresh fruit for a light dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cake flour (sifted)
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 5 eggs
- 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp. almond extract
Steps to Make It
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Line an 8 X 8 or 9 X 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper. Prepare a wok for steaming.
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Place the flour in a medium bowl. Stir in the baking powder and salt and set aside.
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Separate the egg yolks and the egg whites. In a medium bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy. Add the cream of tartar and beat briefly. Add 1/4 cup of sugar and beat for another minute (don't let the egg whites stiffen). Add the egg yolks and the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar. Beat for about 2 more minutes. Stir in the almond extract. Gradually add the flour mixture to the egg mixture, stirring. Mix thoroughly, but do not beat.
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Pour the batter into the cake pan. Bring the water in the wok to a high boil, then turn down to medium. Steam the cake, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool the cake on a rack. Invert onto a plate and remove the parchment paper. Invert onto another plate so that the cake is right side up. Cut into squares.
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