THREE INGREDIENT ITALIAN SPONGE CAKE

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An extremely light and not too sweet Italian cake recipe that has been in our family for over 50 years. Easy as can be to prepare! Wins raves every time.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 eggs, separated
1 cup sugar
1 cup cake flour

Steps:

  • Cut wax paper to fit two 9" round cake pans.
  • Separate eggs, putting whites in large mixer bowl and yolks in small mixer bowl.
  • Add 1/2 c sugar to whites and beat until very stiff.
  • Add 1/2 c sugar to yolks and beat until very thick and light yellow in color.
  • Fold egg yolk mixture into egg whites.
  • Fold flour in using 1//3 c each time until well mixed.
  • Do not overmix.
  • Pour into prepared pans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 30 minutes or until inserted toothpick comes out dry.
  • Cool for a few minutes, remove from pan and remove waxpaper.
  • Cool completely.
  • Fill with a custard cream filling (See one I use posted on Recipezaar) and frost all over with whipped topping or whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.4, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 139.5, Sodium 53.8, Carbohydrate 38.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 25.1, Protein 6.1

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