Feather Sponge Cake Recipe

Summary

CuisineCourse
MethodDish

Ingredients

 Egg yolks6
 Sugar1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Vanilla1/2 Teaspoon
 Orange or lemon1/2 Teaspoon
 Cake flour1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), sifted
 Salt1/4 Teaspoon
 Egg whites6
 Cream of tartar3/4 Teaspoon

Directions

Beat egg yolks till thick and lemon-colored.
Add 1/2 cup cold water; continue beating till very thick, about 5 minutes in all.
Gradually beat in sugar, vanilla, and extract.
Sift flour with salt; fold into egg yolk mixture a little at a time.
Beat egg whites with cream of tartar till stiff peaks form.
Fold into first mixture, turning bowl gradually.
Bake in ungreased 10-inch tube pan at 325° about 1 hour.
Invert in pan to cool.
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