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Lemon Sponge Cake (Birthday cake) Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
8 egg yolks
1/4 c. water
1 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. sugar
3/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
8 egg whites
1 tsp. cream of tarter
3/4 c. sugar
Directions:
Directions:
In small mixer bowl beat egg yolks at high speed about 6 minutes or till thick and lemon colored. Combine water, lemon peel, lemon juice, and vanilla. Pour mixture into egg yolks. Beat at low speed till blended. Turn mixer to medium speed; beat till thick. Gradually add 3/4 c. sugar and the salt, beating till sugar dissolved. Sprinkle about 1/4 of the flour over yolk mixture. Gently fold in flour just till blended. Repeat with remaining flour 1/4 at a time. Wash beaters thoroughly. In large mixer bowl beat egg whites with cream of tartar at medium speed abut 1 minute or till soft peaks form (tips curl over). Gradually add 3/4 c. sugar; continue beating till stiff peaks form (tips stand straight). Stir about 1 c. of the beaten egg whites into yolks. Thoroughly fold yolk mixture into remaining whites. Turn into ungreased 10 - inch tube pan. Bake in 325º oven 60 - 65 minutes or till cake tests done. Invert cake in pan; cool. Using a knife, loosen care from pan; remove.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This is the birthday cake that Rita makes for everyone. Her granddaughter Megan got Grand-champion at the Benton County fair when she was 12 with this recipe.

 

 

 

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