Sponge Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Beat egg yolks until thick.
2. 2
   Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar; beat well.
3. 3
   Add vanilla and almond and mix, then add cream of tartar to egg whites.
4. 4
   Beat until stiff.
5. 5
   Add 1 cup sugar, a little at a time, beating after each addition.
6. 6
   Fold egg yolk mixture into egg whites.
7. 7
   Add flour gradually and gently fold after each addition. Pour batter into ungreased tube pan. Cut batter with spatula in pan to prevent holes in cake.
8. 8
   Bake at 325° for 70 minutes. Invert pan to cool before removing cake.