6 egg yolks
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
6 tbsp. cold water
1 tsp. lemon rind
1 tsp. pure lemon juice
6 egg whites
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar

Use extra large eggs in this cake. You can use orange instead of lemon.

Beat until thick 6 egg yolks in small bowl. Beat in slowly 1 1/2 cups sugar. Beat until thick. Add 1 1/2 cups flour sifted with baking powder and salt. Alternate with 6 tablespoons cold water and 1 teaspoon lemon. Lastly add lemon rind. Beat in large bowl egg whites when foamy add cream of tartar. Beat until stiff. Fold slowly egg yolk mixture into whites. Pour into ungreased 10 inch tube cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 60 minutes.