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About Recipe

A delicate white cake with a soft and springy texture, a golden crust, and the aroma of almond accompanied by sweet raspberry whipped cream.

Ingredients

FOR THE CAKE

1 cup sifted cake flour

1 1/2 cups sugar, divided in half

1/2 tsp salt

1 1/2 cups cold egg whites

1 tbsp fresh orange or lemon juice

1 tbsp water

1 tsp cream of tartar

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

FOR THE WHIPPED CREAM

1 cup fresh raspberries

1 cup heavy cream

ΒΌ cup powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Cooking Procedure

1

n FOR THE CAKEnn Preheat oven to 350º and have on hand a 9” or 10” inch ungreased tube pan.nn Sift cake flour, 3/4 cup of sugar and salt together 3 times.nn In a large bowl beat egg whites, water, orange or lemon juice, cream of tartar, vanilla and almond extract on low speed for 1 minute.nn Increase the speed to medium and beat until a soft, slightly translucent foam is produced, about 1 ½ to 3 minutes.nn Gradually beat in the rest of the sugar 1 tablespoon at a time. After all the sugar is added continue to beat the mixture on medium speed until the mixture is glossy and can hold soft peaks; it is important not to beat until stiff.nn Transfer mixture to a 4 to 6 quart mixing bowl, and sift 1/7 of the flour mixture over the egg whites. Fold in the flour mixture until mostly incorporated and repeat 6 more times. The final time gently mix until no trace of flour remains.nn Pour the batter into the tube pan leveling out the top with a spatula.nn Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.nn Let cool upside down for 1 ½ hours.nn When ready slice a knife around the sides and unmold the cake.nn FOR THE WHIPPED CREAMnn Place raspberries in the bowl of a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Pass through a fine strainer and discard seeds.nn Combine cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl; whisk together until soft peaks form. Gently fold in raspberry puree until mostly incorporated.nn  n

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