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. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Sift flour and baking powder in bowl; set aside.

3. 3

   In a another large bowl, beat egg white and cream of tartar until meringue-like but not stiff.

4. 4

   Gradually add sugar while beating. Then, add vanilla and vegetable oil.

5. 5

   Add egg yolks one at a time and continue beating.

6. 6

   Add cake flour and baking powder and continue mixing.

7. 7

   Line muffin pans with paper cups and pour mixture about 2/3 full.

8. 8

   Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Finished when toothpick comes out clean.