Mamon (Filipino Sponge Cake)

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
6 eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup white sugar
1 cup cake flour


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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.


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