Fluffy Sponge Cake

Name: Fluffy Sponge Cake
Ingredients: 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

11 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

Heat oven to 325°.
2

Blend flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
3

Beat egg yolks in small mixer bowl until very light and lemon colored.
4

Beat in sugar gradually.
5

Beat dry ingredients in alternately (on low speed) with water, flavorings and rind.
6

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.
7

Bake 60 to 65 minutes.
8

Turn pan upside down with tube over neck of funnel or bottle.
9

Cool.
10

Go around pan with serrated knife; pull out, then do the same with bottom.
11

Wonderful with a cup of tea or after a heavy meal.