Canadian Schmoo Cake

Submitted by Charmie777

"This is from Canadian Living magazine. A lovely cake with BUTTERSCOTCH sauce!!!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 6 egg whites
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 6 egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

• Icing

• 2 1⁄2 cups whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

• Butterscotch Sauce

• 1 1⁄2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons butter

directions

1. In large bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Add 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the sugar, 2 tablespoons (25 mL) at a time, beating until stiff peaks form.
2. In another large bowl, beat egg yolks and remaining sugar for about 4 minutes or until pale and thickened. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; stir into yolk mixture. Fold in one-quarter of the egg whites until combined; fold in remaining egg whites. Fold in pecans. Scrape batter into 10-inch (4 L) tube pan. Bake in centre of 325°F (160°C) oven for about 50 minutes or until firm to the touch.
3. Invert onto legs of pan. Let cool completely. Remove cake from pan. Cut cake horizontally into 3 layers.
4. Icing: In bowl, whip cream and sugar. Using 1 cup (250 mL) of the whipped cream, spread over top of bottom layer. Place second layer on top and repeat. Top with remaining layer; spread remaining cream over top and sides. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
5. Butterscotch Sauce: In saucepan, whisk together brown sugar, cream and butter; bring to boil. Let cool completely. Drizzle some of the sauce over cake. Serve remaining sauce alongside.