HOT WATER SPONGE CAKE 
1 1/4 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3 eggs (1/2 to 2/3 c.)
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup hot water
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. lemon flavoring

Heat oven to 350°F.

Grease and flour a square pan, 9 x 9 x 1 3/4 inches.

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.

Beat eggs in small mixer bowl until very thick and lemon colored. Pour beaten eggs into large mixer bowl and beat sugar in gradually. Blend in water and flavorings, slowly, on low speed. Quickly and thoroughly blend in the dry ingredients.

Pour into prepared pan and put in oven immediately.

Bake 25-30 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool.

Light and fluffy. Elegant with sweetened whipped cream and berries, peaches, or bananas.

 

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