Genoese Sponge Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

6 egg whites
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
3/4 cup white sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
6 egg yolks
2 cups sifted cake flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 10 inch tube pan.
Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Add 3/4 cup sugar gradually, beating until very stiff.
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.
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until an inserted wooden pick comes out clean. Cool. Ice with your favorite frosting.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2931.27 Kcal (12273 kJ)
Calories from fat	1892.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	210.27g	323%
Cholesterol	1470.13mg	490%
Sodium	1898.5mg	79%
Potassium	1245.98mg	27%
Total Carbs	216.73g	72%
Sugars	207.78g	831%
Dietary Fiber	0.05g	0%
Protein	58.37g	117%
Vitamin A	2.3mg	76%
Iron	5.5mg	31%
Calcium	327.4mg	33%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	323.54 Kcal (1355 kJ)
Calories from fat	208.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.21g	323%
Cholesterol	162.27mg	490%
Sodium	209.55mg	79%
Potassium	137.53mg	27%
Total Carbs	23.92g	72%
Sugars	22.93g	831%
Dietary Fiber	0.01g	0%
Protein	6.44g	117%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	76%
Iron	0.6mg	31%
Calcium	36.1mg	33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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