Mamon

Ingredients for Mamon

• 8 eggs, separated
• 1 1/4 cups sugar, divided
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 3/4 cups sifted flour
• 1/3 cup butter, melted, plus more for brushing
• 1/3 teaspoon orange extract
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• Grated cheddar cheese

How to cook Mamon

1. 1.Beat egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, and water at high speed until well combined.
2. 2.Beat in baking powder, salt, flour, melted butter, orange extract, and lemon extract on low speed; set aside.
3. 3.Beat egg whites with cream of tartar at high speed, gradually adding remaining sugar until stiff peaks form.
4. 4.Gently fold the yolk mixture into the egg whites without deflating the batter.
5. 5.Fill lined muffin cups three-quarters full and bake at 180°C for 15 minutes, until springy and cooked through.
6. 6.Brush warm mamon generously with melted butter and finish with grated cheddar.