True Sponge Cake

TRUE SPONGE CAKE

Ingredients :

6 egg whites

6 egg yolks

1 cup sugar

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

1 cup flour

Method :

1. Beat the egg whites till stiff. Set aside.

2. Beat the egg yolks till thick and lemon colored.

3. Add sugar gradually then add the lemon juice and rind.

4. Cut and fold in the sifted flour.

5. Cut and fold in the stiffly beaten egg whites.

6. Bake in an ungreased pan in a very moderate oven 300 - 350F