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

Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and set aside. Beat eggs until very thick and lemon colored (about 5 minutes). Pour into larger mixer bowl. Beat in sugar gradually. Beat in on low speed, hot water and flavorings. Quickly and thoroughly beat in the dry ingredients.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in a 350 degree oven.

This cake looks lovely in an angel food cake pan or round decorative mold pan.

Serve with the following sauce.

LEMON SAUCE:

1/2 c. sugar
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1/8 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. hot water
3 tbsp. lemon juice

Combine sugar with cornstarch and salt. Stir in hot water and cook over low heat or in double boiler until smooth and thickened. Stir constantly.

 

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