Prize Sponge Cake

Pat T. submitted this recipe.

6 eggs, separated
1 ½ cups sugar
½ cup water
½ tsp. vanilla
½ tsp. lemon juice or lemon extract
½ tsp. almond extract
1 ½ cup sifted whole-wheat flour
¼ tsp. salt
1 tsp. cream of tartar

In a small bowl, beat with mixer the yolks, water, sugar and flavorings for 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a larger bowl. Mixture will be very thick and creamy. Sift flour and salt together twice. Add to above mixture gradually continually beating with mixer. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar together until stiff. Do not allow egg whites to stand, but fold immediately into first mixture.

Bake in ungreased angel food pan at 325° for 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes (or until top springs back when lightly touched).

Remove from oven; invert pan and cool thoroughly before removing from pan.

Sprinkle with sifted powdered sugar to garnish. Serve.