Country Sponge Cake 1972

1. 1

   Preheat oven 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. 2

   In a large mixer bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy.

3. 3

   Add the cream of tartar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.

4. 4

   Set aside.

5. 5

   In other mixer bowl beat egg yolks on high speed for one minute.

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   Add the sugar, salt, lemon juice, and zest.

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   Beat on high speed for 5 minutes.

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   By hand, with a spatula, fold the flour quickly into the yolk mixture.

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   Add about 1/3 of the beaten egg whites into the mixture and fold in also.

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    Add the remaining whites in two additions, folding and combining well but not deflating the air beaten into the whites.

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    Little patches of white still show, that's okay.

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    Place in an UNGREASED angel food TUBE pan.

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    Bake for 40 minutes; top will be a nice golden brown.

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    Remove from oven to a rack to cool for one hour undisturbed.

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    Loosen around edges and bottom with sharp knife.

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    Tip cake out of pan onto rack and cool completely before serving or storing.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.