Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups egg whites ( 10-12 large)
1 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sugar
Directions:
Bring egg whites to room temperature.
Sift powdered sugar and flour together 3 times.
In a large bowl beat egg whites, cream of tartar, and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed till soft peaks form.
Gradually add sugar, about 2 tbs at a time, beating till stiff peaks form.
Sift about 1/4 of the flour mixture over beaten egg whites; fold in gently.
Repeat, folding in remaining flour mixture by fourths.
Pour into an ungreased tube pan (10 inch).
Bake on the lowest rack in a 350 F oven for 40-45 minutes or till top springs back when lightly touched.
Immediately invert cake (leave in pan); cool thoroughly.
loosen sides of cake from pan; remove cake.
Servings: 12
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 60 min.