Large Batch Sponge Cake With Citrus

Ingredients

• 12 large eggs, separated
• 12 large eggs weight in granulated sugar (approx. 6 cups)
• 6 large eggs weight in all-purpose flour (approx. 3 cups)
• Nutmeg or grated lemon peel to taste

Method

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease several small cake pans.
2. 2 Beat egg yolks with the sugar until pale and thick. Beat egg whites separately until stiff peaks form.
3. 3 Fold the egg whites into the yolk mixture. Gently fold in the flour and nutmeg or lemon peel until just combined.
4. 4 Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake for 30 minutes or less, depending on pan size, until golden and springy.