8 Egg whites
1 ts Fresh lemon juice
3/4 c Sugar
1/2 ts Almond extract
1. Grease a bundt pan heavily with vegetable oil. Preheat oven to 350
degrees. 2. In a large mixing bowl beat the egg whites with an electric
mixer. As the whites begin to feel and look firm begin adding the sugar by
teaspoons. Don’t rush the mixing. Mix well after each addition before
adding more sugar. 3. Add the almond extract and continue beating until
whites hold their shape. 4. Carefully spoon the whites into the bundt pan.
Make sure there are no air pockets. Push a knife blade down into meringue
slowly to get rid of the air pockets. Cover the top of the meringue with
waxed paper and put the pan into a larger round pan. 5. Add water to the
larger pan to come halfway up the sides of the bundt pan. Bake until the
meringue is firm and dry, about 30-35 minutes. 6. Remove the pans from oven
and place the bundt pan on a cooling rack. Cool the meringue cake
completely before removing from the bundt pan onto a serving plate. Top
with your choice of topping and slice carefully with a serrated knife or
slice first, then top each individual serving.
* This does not keep well so plan to serve the same day you prepare it.
Yields
8 Servings