Lemon Sponge Cake

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until fluffy. Beat in egg yolks, flour, salt, milk, lemon peel and juice.
2. 2
   In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry.
3. 3
   Fold egg whites into mixture.
4. 4
   Pour into pie shell.
5. 5
   Bake in a 375° oven that was preheated for 15 minutes; reduce heat to 300° and continue baking for 45 minutes longer or until top is golden and pick comes out clean.
6. 6
   Cool on wire rack.
7. 7
   Serves 8.