Ingredients

  • 6 egg whites
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1/2 c. unsweetened pineapple juice
  • 1 1/2 c. cake flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • whipped cream frosting
  • maraschino cherries

Method

  • Beat egg whites with salt to form moist, glossy peaks. Gradually beat in 3/4 cup sugar.
  • Beat egg yolks and 3/4 cup sugar until thick; add lemon and pineapple juices.
  • Beat until sugar dissolves.
  • Add flour sifted with baking powder.
  • Fold in egg whites.
  • Bake in 10-inch, ungreased, angel cake pan in moderate oven (325°) for 1 hour.
  • Invert to cool.