Wilma'S Sponge Cake

11 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 6 egg yolks
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/3 c. cold water
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 tsp. lemon extract
  • 1 tsp. grated lemon peel (if desired)
  • 6 egg whites
  • 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat oven to 325°.
  2. 2
    In small bowl, beat eggs yolks until very thick.
  3. 3
    Pour yolks into large mixer bowl.
  4. 4
    Gradually beat in sugar. On low speed, mix in flour, baking powder and salt alternately with water, flavorings and lemon peel.
  5. 5
    In another bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff.
  6. 6
    Gradually fold egg yolk mixture into egg whites.
  7. 7
    Pour into greased tube pan.
  8. 8
    Bake 60 to 65 minutes.
  9. 9
    Invert pan on funnel.
  10. 10
    Let hang until cake is completely cool.

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