Cake Recipe Sponge

1 1/2 cups egg whites (from about 12 large eggs)
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cup sugar
1 1/3 cups sifted flour
2/3 cup egg yolks (about 8 to 9 large eggs)
grated rind of 1 orange or 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
confectioners' sugar

Beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and the salt; beat until whites begin to hold their shape. Gradually add sugar; beat until mixture is stiff and glossy. Carefully fold sifted flour into egg white mixture.

Combine yolks and orange rind; beat until thick and lemon colored. Gradually fold yolk mixture into egg white mixture. Pour into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan and bake at 325° for 1 1/4 hours. Invert on rack until cool. Remove and dust with confectioners; sugar.

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Chocolate Cake Recipe - sponge

4 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup sugar
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cocoa

Line an 8 inch square or round cake pan with waxed paper.
Place egg whites, cream of tartar and salt in a mixing bowl, beat with electric mixer until foamy.
Beat in sugar gradually, continue beating until stiff peaks form.
Beat in egg yolks and vanilla.
Combine flour and cocoa and fold lightly into egg mixture.
Spread batter in prepared pan.
Bake in 400 degree oven 10 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched.
Loosen sides with a sharp knife.
Turn out immediately onto a paper towel lined cake rack to cool.

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