Nanakiss' Sponge Cake

Name: Nanakiss' Sponge Cake
Ingredients: 6 eggs, separated; 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar; 1 1/2 c. sifted cake flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/3 c. cold water; 2 tsp. vanilla extract; 1 tsp. lemon extract; 1 tsp. grated lemon rind; 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar; confectioners sugar

11 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

6 eggs, separated
1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 1/2 c. sifted cake flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. cold water
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. lemon extract
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
confectioners sugar

Directions

1

Beat egg yolks until very thick and lemony colored.
2

Gradually add sugar, beating constantly.
3

Add sifted flour, baking powder and salt alternately with water, flavorings and rind, blending lightly.
4

Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff, but not dry.
5

Gradually and gently fold egg yolk mixture into beaten whites.
6

Pour into ungreased 10-inch tube pan.
7

Bake in slow oven (325°) about 1 hour.
8

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

Cook and remove from pan.
10

Put on serving plate and dust top with confectioners sugar or top with whipped cream slightly sweetened and sliced peaches or strawberries or bananas. (Tastes better if refrigerated overnight with cream and fruit.)