Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 6 egg yolks (1/2 c.)
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/3 c. water
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 tsp. lemon flavoring
  • 1 tsp. grated lemon rind (if desired)
  • 6 egg whites (3/4 c.)
  • 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar

Method

  • Heat oven to 325°.
  • Blend flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
  • Beat egg yolks in small mixer bowl until very light and lemon colored.
  • Beat in sugar gradually.
  • Beat dry ingredients in alternately (on low speed) with water, flavorings and rind.
  • In large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff. Gradually add and gently fold egg yolk mixture into beaten whites. Pour into ungreased tube pan, 10 x 4-inch.
  • Bake 60 to 65 minutes.
  • Turn pan upside down with tube over neck of funnel or bottle.
  • Cool.
  • Go around pan with serrated knife; pull out, then do the same with bottom.
  • Wonderful with a cup of tea or after a heavy meal.