Vermont Maple Cake
Ingredients
2 C. flour
3/4 C. sugar
3/4 C. brown sugar; packed
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 C. vegetable oil
7 eggs; separated
3/4 C. water
2 tsp. maple flavoring
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 C. walnuts; chopped
1 C. real maple syrup
1/2 C. walnuts; toasted; chopped
Whipped cream (optional)
Cooking Instructions
In large bowl of electric mixer, combine flour, sugars, baking powder and salt. Mix until blended. In another bowl, combine oil, egg yolks, water and maple flavoring. Turn mixer on medium speed. Add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients. Beat 1 minute. In large metal bowl (not plastic), beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar. Whip at high speed until stiff peaks form. Pour batter over egg whites. Fold together gently until blended. Fold in 1 C. of chopped nuts. Pour into ungreased 10 inch angel food pan. Bake at 325 for 55 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 350. Bake 10 minutes longer
"And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose." (Romans 8:28)
