Chocolate Sponge Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup flour
• 1/3 cup cocoa
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 cup sugar
• 6 egg yolks
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 6 egg whites
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• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
• 1/2 cup sugar

Directions

In small bowl, combine and beat well the flour, cocoa, baking powder, 1 cup sugar, egg yolks, water, and vanilla. In a large bowl, beat until stiff, egg whites, salt, and cream of tartar. Gradually add the 1/2 cup sugar. Continue beating until very stiff. Then fold chocolate mixture into egg white mixture. Turn into tube pan. Bake at 325 degrees F for 1 hour.

By Robin from Washington, IA