Ingredients for Nun's Cake
- Cake Flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Butter
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- Egg Whites
- 1 cup milk
- Vanilla
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How to Make Nun's Cake
- Sift 2 cups of all-purpose flour once. Measure precisely.
- Add 2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the sifted flour. Sift this mixture three times for even distribution.
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter or shortening with 1 ¾ cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Cream the butter and sugar mixture thoroughly until completely combined and pale in color.
- Add 4 large egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition. In a separate bowl, beat 4 large egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter.
- Beat the batter for 1 minute on medium speed.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and 1 cup of milk to the creamed mixture, alternating between the two and beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- Beat the batter thoroughly to ensure everything is incorporated.
- Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (or your preferred flavoring).
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9-inch springform pan with a tube center.
- Bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes in a moderate oven preheated to 350°F (175°C). Check for doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center; it should come out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully releasing the springform clasp and removing the sides. Then let it cool completely on a wire rack.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
111 g
Sugar
1210g
Fat
643g
Carbs
211g
