Mamon (Filipino Sponge Cake)

Ingredients

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

 Directions

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