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Ingredients

  • 3 egg whites, stiffly beaten
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 3/4 c. chopped pecans
  • 3/4 c. cracker crumbs

Method

  • Continue beating egg whites until sugar is dissolved.
  • Fold in 3/4 cup cracker crumbs (saltines) with 1 teaspoon baking powder sprinkled over.
  • Add 3/4 cup chopped pecans.
  • Spread in greased pan.
  • Bake in 350° oven for 35 minutes.
  • (Watch carefully.)
  • Let cool.
  • Spread top with 1/2 pint whipped cream with sugar added. Sprinkle chopped pecans over top.
  • Chill.
  • Cake part can be baked in advance.
  • It is usually lower in the center when done.