Sponge Cake

9 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 6 egg yolks
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/4 c. cold water
  • 1 tsp. lemon extract
  • 1 tsp. grated lemon rind
  • 1 1/4 c. sifted flour
  • 6 egg whites
  • 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
  • 1/4 tsp. salt

Directions

  1. 1
    Beat 6 egg yolks with mixer until very thick and lemon colored, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2
    Beat sugar in gradually.
  3. 3
    Beat in cold water, lemon extract and grated lemon.
  4. 4
    Beat in flour.
  5. 5
    Beat separately 6 egg whites until frothy.
  6. 6
    Add cream of tartar and salt and beat until stiff enough to form peaks.
  7. 7
    Gently fold into batter with spoon.
  8. 8
    Pour batter into ungreased deep 9-inch tube pan.
  9. 9
    Bake at 325° for 60 to 65 minutes.
  10. 10
    Invert pan immediately; let cake hang in pan until cold.

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