Chinese Wedding Cake

Ingredients

Cake

• 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 6 eggs, separated
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, very well drained

Whipped Cream Frosting

• 1 pint heavy cream
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Cake

1. Sift the flour and baking powder together.
2. Place egg whites in a large bowl. Beat until foamy.
3. Gradually add sugar while beating and beat until stiff.
4. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Carefully fold in sifted dry ingredients, a few tablespoons at a time.
6. Turn into two 9 inch layer pans which have been lined with waxed paper.
7. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cake springs back when touched with a finger.
8. Loosen cake from sides of pans. Turn out on cake racks. Immediately remove paper. Cool.
9. Spread one layer with Whipped Cream Frosting, using about 2/3 cup. Over this, spread the crushed pineapple. Top with remaining layer. Spread remaining frosting over cake. Refrigerate.

Whipped Cream Frosting

1. Beat the heavy cream until fluffy. Gradually add the sugar while beating. Stir in the vanilla extract.