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Why This Recipe Works & Pro Tips
· Reverse Creaming: This method minimizes gluten development, guaranteeing a soft, tender, and fine crumb—the hallmark of a perfect snack cake.
· Egg Whites Only: Using only egg whites keeps the cake crumb a beautiful, “heavenly” white color and creates a lighter texture.
· Room Temperature Ingredients: This is crucial for the reverse creaming method to work properly and for the ingredients to emulsify evenly.
· Don’t Overmix: Once you add the wet ingredients, mix only until the batter is uniform. Overmixing leads to a tough cake.
· Flavor Variations:
· Lemon: Add the zest of one lemon to the dry ingredients and use lemon juice in the glaze instead of milk.
· Berry: Gently fold 1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries or raspberries into the batter at the very end.
· Coconut: Fold in ½ cup of sweetened shredded coconut into the batter and sprinkle more on top of the glaze.
This cake is simple, comforting, and truly heavenly. It’s perfect for an afternoon snack, a lunchbox treat, or a simple dessert. Enjoy
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