YELLOW SPONGE CAKE 
6 eggs, separated
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. sifted cake flour
1/2 tsp. salt
6 tbsp. cold water
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
1/2 tsp. lemon extract
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder

Beat yolks until thick and lemon colored. Beat in sugar gradually. Sift flour and salt. Add to first mixture alternately with water. Add rind and extract. Whip egg whites until foamy. Add baking powder. Continue beating until whites are moderately stiff. Fold egg yolk mixture into whites. Pour into ungreased tube pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes. Invert pan to cool.

 

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