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Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. boiling water
  • 1 tsp. orange or lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 c. flour
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder

Method

  • Beat eggs vigorously.
  • Add sugar and continue to beat rapidly. Add boiling water, beating constantly, the more the better.
  • Add flavoring (vanilla may be used).
  • Sift flour, salt and baking powder.
  • Add to first mixture and continue to beat rapidly.
  • Pour into well-greased pan and bake in 350° oven about 35 to 40 minutes. Can be baked in tube pan or 13 x 9-inch if you want to use it for shortcake.