Fluffy Sponge Cake
- 1 1/2 c. flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 6 egg yolks (1/2 c.)
- 1 1/2 c. sugar
- 1/3 c. water
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 1 tsp. lemon flavoring
- 1 tsp. grated lemon rind (if desired)
- 6 egg whites (3/4 c.)
- 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
- Heat oven to 325u0b0.
- Blend flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
- Beat egg yolks in small mixer bowl until very light and lemon colored.
- Beat in sugar gradually.
- Beat dry ingredients in alternately (on low speed) with water, flavorings and rind.
- In large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff. Gradually add and gently fold egg yolk mixture into beaten whites. Pour into ungreased tube pan, 10 x 4-inch.
- Bake 60 to 65 minutes.
- Turn pan upside down with tube over neck of funnel or bottle.
- Cool.
- Go around pan with serrated knife; pull out, then do the same with bottom.
- Wonderful with a cup of tea or after a heavy meal.
flour, baking powder, salt, egg yolks, sugar, water, vanilla, lemon flavoring, lemon rind, egg whites, cream of tartar
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=991257 (may not work)