Lemon Savoy Sponge Cake

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb loaf sugar
• Zest of 2 lemons
• 1/4 cup boiling water
• Juice of 1-2 lemons
• 4 egg yolks
• 1/4 lb fine flour
• 4 egg whites
• Butter and sugar for greasing/mould

Method

1. 1 Rub lemon zest on sugar lumps to infuse flavor, then dissolve sugar in boiling water.
2. 2 Add lemon juice and egg yolks to the sugar mixture; beat until very white and thick.
3. 3 Stir in flour, then gently fold in egg whites beaten to a strong froth.
4. 4 Pour into a buttered and sugared mould, nearly filling it.
5. 5 Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.