INGREDIENTS:
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 5 pcs eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar (optional)
For the Filling:
- 1 stick margarine, softened
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
HOW TO MAKE:
- First, separate the egg yolks from egg whites.
- In a bowl, beat the egg whites using a mixer at low speed for 1 minute or until frothy.
- Sprinkle the cream of tartar on top and continue beating until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar, a tablespoon at a time, while continuously beating. Once all sugar is added, turn up the speed to medium and continue beating the meringue until it forms stiff glossy peaks.
- In a large bowl, cream together the egg yolks, the remaining 1/4 cup sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until it becomes light in texture and color.
- Sift the flour, cornstarch, and baking powder and add to the egg yolk mixture. Mix well.
- Gently fold in a third of the meringue into the egg mixture and then add the rest and fold until well combined.
- Pour the batter into a 15x10x1-inch pan lined with wax or parchment paper.
- Bake in a 340 F oven for about 20 to 25 minutes or until the cake is golden.
- Remove from oven and loosen the edges of the cake. Transfer the cake including the wax paper to a rack and allow to cool.
- When cool enough to handle, trim off about 1/4 inch of the hard crust on the long sides of the cake.
- Dust a wax or parchment paper with powdered sugar and invert cake onto the paper. Gently peel the other wax paper off the cake.
- Beginning with the narrow side, roll the cake up together with the wax paper. Let it cool down completely, seam side down, for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Once the cake has cooled, gently unroll and spread cake with softened margarine and sprinkle with granulated sugar and re-roll.
- Cut into 1-inch thick slices to serve. Enjoy!
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