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STEAMED CHINESE SPONGE CAKE

4 eggs
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. lemon extract
1 c. sifted cake flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt

Beat eggs until light and foamy.  Add sugar gradually until all is
used, beating throughout.  Add lemon extract.  Continue beating.
Mix flour, baking powder and salt and sift over egg mixture, folding
in lightly.  Pour into slightly greased pan or a pan sprayed with
a food release.  Steam for 20 minutes.  Before serving, sift powdered
sugar over cake.

Note: In steaming foods, condensed steam can be prevented from
dripping into the item being steamed by placing a dish cloth under
the lid.

Printable version: steamed-sponge.txt.