1 1/2 cups egg whites — (10-12 large eggs)
1 cup cake flour — sifted,or all-purpos
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 Tbsp cocoa powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup granulated sugar
– Bring egg whites to room temp. – sift flour, powd. sugar, cocoa powder, & cinnamon thoroughly. set aside. – in lg. mixing bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar, & vanilla with an electric mixer on med. speed till soft peaks form. – gradually add sugar, 2 Tbsp at a time, beating on high speed till stiff peaks form. – sift 1/4 of floyr mixture over beated mixture, and fold in gently. Repeat, folding remaining mixture in by fourths. – pour into ungreased tube pan. – bake on lowest rack of oven at 350 deg. for 40-45 min or till top springs back when lightly touched. – immediately invert and allow to cool