Lemon Sponge Cake With Baking Powder

Ingredients

• 6 eggs, separated
• 1 ½ cups sugar
• 2 cups flour
• ½ cup cold water
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• Juice and grated rind of 1 lemon
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Method

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two loaf pans.
2. 2 Beat egg yolks with sugar until pale and thick.
3. 3 Mix flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into yolk mixture along with water and lemon zest/juice.
4. 4 Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form, then gently fold into batter.
5. 5 Divide batter between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and springy.