Sponge Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Stir. Beat 3 egg yolks in large bowl at high speed for 1 minute, gradually adding 3/4 cup sugar until egg yolks are thick and pale (about 5 minutes). Add vanilla and water, beating at low speed.
2. 2
   Add flour mixture to egg mixture until well blended.
3. 3
   Beat 5 egg whites at high speed until foamy, gradually adding remaining 1/4 cup sugar, one tablespoon at a time. Beat until stiff peaks are formed. Gently fold 1/4 of the egg white mixture into the batter, then fold in the remainder. Pour batter into ungreased 10-inch tube pan.
4. 4
   Bake at 350° for 35 minutes.
5. 5
   Invert pan and cool for 45 minutes, then remove cake from tube pan.
6. 6
   Makes 10 servings.