Looking for a delightful treat to enjoy during your cozy afternoon tea or coffee time? Try making a scrumptious Mamon Cake! This light and fluffy Filipino sponge cake is sure to please your taste buds with its sweet and delicate flavor. Perfect for special occasions or simply as a delightful pick-me-up, this cake is a definite crowd-pleaser. So, let’s get baking!
**Mamon Cake**
**Ingredients:**
– 6 large eggs, separated
– 1 cup cake flour
– 1 cup sugar
– 1/2 cup melted butter
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
**Instructions:**
1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Prepare a couple of 8-inch round cake pans by greasing and lining them with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, sift the cake flour, baking powder, and salt together. Set aside.
3. In a separate large bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar together using an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
4. Gradually add in half of the sugar while continuing to beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
5. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks until pale and frothy. Add the remaining sugar and continue whisking until well-combined.
6. Slowly add the melted butter and vanilla extract to the egg yolk mixture, stirring gently.
7. Gently fold in the flour mixture into the egg yolk mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
8. Take a dollop of the beaten egg whites and fold it into the batter to lighten it. Then, gently fold in the remaining egg whites until well incorporated.
9. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans, spreading it out evenly.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the cakes are lightly golden.
11. Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for a few minutes. Then, transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Serve your Mamon Cake slices with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra touch of sweetness.
Indulge in this light and airy Mamon Cake with friends or family and savor every soft bite! Perfect for any occasion or as a delightful homemade treat, this cake is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. Enjoy the simple pleasure of baking and sharing this delightful sponge cake with your loved ones. Happy baking!
