Sponge Cake

By

Inez

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 c cake flour
  • 1 1/2 c sugar, divided
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 6 egg whites, white separated
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1/4 c cold water
  • 1 tsp lemon extract

Preparation

Step 1

Sift together flour, 1 c sugar, and baking powder.

Beat 6 egg whites, salt, tartar until stiff. Add 1/2 c sugar, do not under beat.

Combine egg yolks, water and lemon extract and beat until thick. Add dry ingredients, beat 1 minute.

Fold egg whites into yolk mixture. Pour into large angel food pan and bake 40-50 min at 350.