Lemon Cornstarch Cake

Ingredients

• 4 egg whites
• 4 egg yolks
• ¼ lb butter
• ½ lb granulated sugar
• 2 oz cornstarch
• ¼ lb wheat flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• grated rind of ½ lemon

Method

1. 1 Beat the egg whites well, then beat the yolks separately before combining them.
2. 2 Cream the butter, then gradually beat in the sugar until light.
3. 3 Add the egg mixture to the butter and beat well.
4. 4 Mix cornstarch, flour, and baking powder; sift and stir into the batter along with lemon rind.
5. 5 Bake in greased gem pans in a moderate oven (350°F) for 15 minutes.