Bica Blanca (Traditional Spanish Egg White Cake)
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Description
Bica Blanca is a traditional Spanish cake made with purely egg whites for a light elegant color. The cake batter is made from a mixture of sugar, flour, and whipped egg whites and cream to produce a white cake with a light, fluffy texture. Sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar before baking, this elegant cake has texture similar to that of angel food cake. Serve with fresh fruit and whipped cream for a tasty light dessert option.
Ingredients
- 6 egg whites
- salt
- 325 grams sugar
- 250 grams flour (sifted)
- 1/4 liter whipping cream
- butter
- ground cinnamon
Directions
- 1Preheat the oven to 180 to 200 degrees Celsius.
- 2Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt, adding the sugar little by little until stiff peaks are formed. Add the flour, little by little, and mix well.
- 3Beat the cream until soft peaks are formed and then fold into the egg whites.
- 4Line a rectangular baking pan with greased parchment paper. Place the batter into the pan and spread evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
- 5Bake for 35 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Remove from oven, turn out onto a baking rack to cool, and remove the parchment paper.
NutritionView more
730Calories
Sodium14%DV330mg
Fat28%DV18g
Protein24%DV12g
Carbs44%DV131g
Fiber12%DV3g
PER SERVING *
| Calories730Calories from Fat160 |
| % DAILY VALUE* |
| Total Fat18g28% |
| Saturated Fat11g55% |
| Trans Fat |
| Cholesterol60mg20% |
| Sodium330mg14% |
| Potassium180mg5% |
| Protein12g24% |
| Calories from Fat160 |
| % DAILY VALUE* |
| Total Carbohydrate131g44% |
| Dietary Fiber3g12% |
| Sugars82g164% |
| Vitamin A |
| Vitamin C |
| Calcium |
| Iron |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Reviews(1)
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Nichole R. 9 Jun 2015
This is a pretty white cake that is as light tasting as angel food cake. I think it would be good with fresh strawberries and whipped cream on top of it.
