Method:
Beat the egg whites until stiff.
Gradually beat in 100 g/4 oz of the sugar and beat until stiff and
glossy. Mix together the remaining sugar, the flour, bicarbonate of
soda, salt and cocoa. Beat in the egg yolks, oil and buttermilk.
Carefully fold in the egg whites. Spoon into a greased and floured 23
x 32 cm/ 9 x 12 in cake tin (pan) and bake in a preheated oven at
180°C/350°F/gas mark 4 for 40 minutes until a skewer inserted in the
centre comes out clean.
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