Cornstarch Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350.
2. 2
   Butter and flour a 10 cup loaf pan or a 12 cup bundt pan.
3. 3
   Sift the flour with the cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
4. 4
   Set aside.
5. 5
   Beat the butter until smooth.
6. 6
   Gradually beat in all but 1/4 cup of the sugar.
7. 7
   Beat in the extract.
8. 8
   Continue to beat for 5 minutes, until butter is very light and fluffy.
9. 9
   Stir in the flour/cornstarch mixture in 3 additions, alternating with the half and half.
10. 10
    In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until it forms a soft peak.
11. 11
    Beat in the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar, and continue beating until stiff, glossy peaks form when the beater is raised.
12. 12
    Gently fold the beaten whites into the batter in 3 additions.
13. 13
    Scrape the batter into the prepared pans.
14. 14
    Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until the cake is well browned and springs back when lightly pressed in the center.