HOT MILK SPONGE CAKE 
4 eggs
2 c. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla extract or 1 tsp. vanilla & 1 tsp. lemon extract
2 c. sifted all purpose baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. butter
1 c. hot milk

Beat eggs until light and thick; gradually add sugar and continue beating. Add vanilla. Fold sifted dry ingredients into egg mixture. Melt butter in hot milk and add all at once. Stir until mixed. Pour into greased and floured tube pan or 2 (9") round cake pans or 9"x13" cake pan. Bake layers or oblong cake for 30 or 35 minutes or until they test done. Cool on wire rack.

Dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve with fruit or top with whipped cream and berries, sliced peaches or bananas. Cake freezes well.

 

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