Let your tongue taste the somewhat different twist in this Fried Cake ! Yes, here’s a simple, yet different recipe for your favorite Fried Cake . Try it and relish!

Ingredients

• 1 medium-sized stale spongecake
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 egg yolk
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 egg whites, stiffly beaten
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

• Cut spongecake in slices 1/3 inch thick.
• Cut into round or square shapes with a cookie cutter.
• Combine milk, cream, sugar and vanilla.
• Dip pieces of cake in this mixture and allow to drain on absorbent paper.
• Combine egg yolk, salt and water and beat well.
• Stir in flour.
• Fold in egg whites and butter.
• Dip cake pieces in this batter and fry in deep hot fat (365°F.) until lightly browned on both sides.
• Serve piping hot, sprinkled with sugar if desired.