42
43
Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form, about 3 minutes; add
remaining
1
⁄
2
cup of sugar and continue beating until whites are stiff but
not dry, about 2 to 3 more minutes. Fold
3
⁄
4
of the whites into the
chocolate-yolk mixture in 3 additions using a large rubber spatula. Be
sure to scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl as you fold the two
together. Sift the flour into the mixture and gently fold in with spatula.
Finally, gently fold in the remaining egg whites.
Pour batter into prepared cake pan and bake for about 25 to 30 minutes,
until cake has puffed and appears dry but is still soft to the touch.
Turn cake out onto serving plate and remove pan. Sprinkle the top with
confectioners’ sugar. Serve immediately.
Nutritional information per slice:
Calories 195 (42% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 5g • fat 10g
sat. fat 5g • chol. 123mg • sod. 43mg • calc. 22mg
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