Mamon (filipino sponge cake)

Ingredients

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

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Preparation

• Preheat oven to 350°F.Sift flour and baking powder in bowl; set aside.
• In a another large bowl, beat egg white and cream of tartar until meringue-like but not stiff.
• Gradually add sugar while beating. Then, add vanilla and vegetable oil.
• Add egg yolks one at a time and continue beating.
• Add cake flour and baking powder and continue mixing.
• Line muffin pans with paper cups and pour mixture about 2/3 full.
• Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Finished when toothpick comes out clean. (Note: My mamon took a while to brown…about 20 minutes.