Mamon (Filipino Sponge Cake)

Mamon (Filipino Sponge Cake)

Mamon is my FAVORITE Filipino dessert

Ingredients:

1 cup cake flour

1 cup white sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon vanilla

6 eggs, separated

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 teaspoon cream of tartar

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Sift flour and baking powder in bowl; set aside.
3. In a another large bowl, beat egg white and cream of tartar until meringue-like but not stiff.
4. Gradually add sugar while beating. Then, add vanilla and vegetable oil.
5. Add egg yolks one at a time and continue beating.
6. Add cake flour and baking powder and continue mixing.
7. Line muffin pans with paper cups and pour mixture about 2/3 full.
8. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Finished when toothpick comes out clean.