Genoese Sponge

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Genoese Sponge). This cake has a nice buttery color, and a fairly firm texture.

Brief

Servings: 14

Yield: 1 - 10 inch tube cake

Genoese Sponge

Ingredients

6 egg whites

½ teaspoon cream of tartar

¾ cup white sugar

1 cup butter

softened

1 cup white sugar

6 egg yolks

2 cups sifted cake flour

½ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

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Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 10 inch tube pan.

Step 2

Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Add 3/4 cup sugar gradually beating until very stiff.

Step 3

In a large bowl cream butter or margarine and 1 cup sugar well. Add egg yolks and beat until thick and fluffy. Sift flour baking powder and salt over batter. Fold in. Gently fold in egg whites. Pour batter into prepared pan.

Step 4

Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until an inserted wooden pick comes out clean. Cool. Ice with your favorite frosting.

Nutritional Information

Genoese Sponge

Servings Per Recipe:14

Calories: 316.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.5g 9%

Carbohydrates: 41.4g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 0.3g 1%

Sugars: 25.2g

Fat: 15.2g 23%

Saturated Fat: 9g 45%

Cholesterol: 122.7mg 41%

Vitamin A Iu: 507.8IU 10%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.3mg 18%

Folate: 49.5mcg 12%

Calcium: 26.9mg 3%

Iron: 1.7mg 10%

Magnesium: 5.6mg 2%

Potassium: 74.7mg 2%

Sodium: 221.5mg 9%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 20%

Calories From Fat: 136.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.