Lemon Sponge Cake With Icing

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 6 eggs
• 1 cup boiling water
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• 3 egg whites
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• lemon extract for icing

Method

1. 1 Beat 3 egg yolks lightly, then add sugar and beat for 15 minutes.
2. 2 Beat 3 egg whites to stiff peaks. Add yolks mixture, then the 3 beaten whites.
3. 3 Stir in boiling water, lemon extract, and flour mixed with baking powder.
4. 4 Divide batter into three layers and bake.
5. 5 For icing, beat 3 egg whites to stiff froth, then mix in 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar and lemon extract.
6. 6 Spread icing between cake layers.