Powdered Sugar Combine first 7 ingredients in order listed; beat at medium speed of mixer until smooth. Stir in chopped pecans. Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until stiff; fold into batter. Pour mixture into an ungreased 25 cm tube pan. Bake at 889 cm for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Invert pan, and cool cake completely; remove from pan. Sprinkle top of cake with powdered sugar.