Lemon Sponge Cake With Chocolate Decoration

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 2 cups sugar
• ¾ cup hot water
• 1¾ cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• salt
• lemon extract
• chocolate for decoration

Method

1. 1 Beat the eggs separately.
2. 2 Gradually add sugar to the yolks and mix well.
3. 3 Add hot water and mix.
4. 4 Mix baking powder with flour.
5. 5 Alternately add flour mixture and beaten egg whites until incorporated.
6. 6 Bake in a moderate oven (350°F).
7. 7 Optional: Bake thin, cut into shapes, frost, and decorate with chocolate.