Lemon Sponge Cake

Name: Lemon Sponge Cake
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 6 eggs; 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 cup cold water; 2 cups sugar; 3 tablespoons lemon juice

8 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 eggs
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup cold water
2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

1

Sift flour, baking powder, and salt.
2

In a large bowl, beat egg whites (SAVE THE YOLKS) and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Add 1/2 cup of the sugar and beat until very stiff. Do not underbeat. Set aside.
3

Beat yolks until blended. Add remaining 1 1/2 cup sugar and beat until blended. Add the dry ingredients alternately with the cold water.
4

Fold the egg yolk mixture into the egg whites. Add the lemon juice and mix it in gently.
5

Bake in an ungreased tube pan 60-70 minutes at 350 degrees. Invert and cool completely before removing from pan.