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Citrus Sponge Cake Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Step #2 Beat egg yolks until slightly thickened.
Step #3 Gradually add 3/4 c of sugar & hot water to yolks, beating until thick & lemon colored.
Step #4 Blend in orange juice, vanilla, orange & lemon peels.
Step #5 Sift together cake flour, baking powder & salt.
Step #6 Add to wet ingredients.
Step #7 In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
Step #8 Add remaining 1/4 c sugar, a tbsp at a time until stiff peaks form.
Step #9 Fold 1/4 of the egg white mixture into batter until incorporated.
Step #10 Fold in remaining egg whites.
Step #11 Spoon into an ungreased 10 inch tube pan.
Step #12 Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 mins, or until cake springs bake when pressed lightly.
Step #13 Immediately invert pan & cool.
Enjoy the Citrus Sponge Cake recipe