Odell'S Apple Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 egg yolks
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. boiling water
1 1/2 c. flour
3 c. sliced apples
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. lemon extract
4 egg whites, beaten stiff
1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

Beat egg yolks (thick).
Gradually add sugar and continue beating.
Add boiling water and sifted dry ingredients.
Mix until smooth and add extract.
Fold in egg whites.
Spread batter in 10-inch iron skillet.
Slice apples thin and arrange in circular pattern on top of batter, pressing lightly.
Add topping.