Apple Pavlova Cake     

Serving Size  : 9  Preparation Time :0:50


   Cake Ingredients              
   8    egg whites
   3 cups  grated peeled apple (about 2 large apples)
   2 tablespoons  lemon juice
   1/2  cup  sugar
   1 1/2  teaspoons cinnamon
   1/2  teaspoon vanilla extract
   1 1/2  cup sifted flour
   1/2  tsp salt
   1/2  cup finely chopped nuts -- optional
   1 cup minced berries (any type) -- optional

        icing sugar -- for topping

Directions 
1) Preheat oven to 350F or 180 C.  Generously oil a 9-inch square pan & dust with flour.

2) Place egg whites in a large bowl, and beat with an electric mixer at high speed until they form 

    sturdy peaks.

3) In another large bowl, combine apples with all remaining ingredients (including optional nuts 

    & berries) & mix well.

4) Use a rubber/plastic spatula to fold the beaten egg white into the apple mixture until fairly 

  well combined.  

5. Transfer to the prepared pan, and cook for about 30 minutes - until a probe comes out clean.  

  Serve plain or dusted with powdered sugar.  Cool before slicing.  

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NOTES : As its name suggests, this cake is very light & fluffy.  

A few tips:
*Separate the eggs when cold, then let the whites come to room temperature before beating.
*You can grate the apples in a food processor with the grating attachment.
*Be generous when you oil & flour the pan.  This cake has a tendency to stick.