Southern Lemon Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
4 egg yolks
1 tsp. lemon extract
2 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. milk

Preparation

Cream butter and sugar thoroughly.
Add egg yolks, well beaten.
Stir in lemon extract.
Mix together sifted flour, baking powder and salt.
Alternate dry ingredients with milk.
Fold in 4 well beaten egg whites.
Bake in well greased layer cake pans. Bake in a moderately hot oven for about 25 minutes.