*Hot Milk Sponge Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 eggs
1 c. sugar
1 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. double acting baking powder
1/2 c. hot milk
1 Tbsp. vegetable shortening, melted
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. lemon extract

Preparation

Beat eggs; add sugar, beating in thoroughly.
Sift flour with baking powder and stir into egg mixture.
Add milk, shortening, salt and extracts.
Mix quickly and turn into an 8-inch square greased pan.
Bake in a moderate 350\u00b0 oven for about 30 minutes. Remove from oven and invert pan for 1 hour or until cake is cold. Sprinkle powdered sugar over the top.