Savoy Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line the bottom of an 8-inch (20 cm) springform pan with removable bottom with parchment paper. Butter the bottom and sides of the pan. Sprinkle the sides with sugar.

2. 2

   In a bowl, sift together the flour, cornstarch and salt.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks, whole egg, sugar and lemon zest with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. With the machine running on low speed, add the dry ingredients. Set aside.

4. 4

   In a third bowl, whisk the egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.

5. 5

   Using a spatula, delicately fold the egg whites into the egg yolk mixture. Spread out in the prepared pan.

6. 6

   Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of the cake comes out clean. Let cool completely on a wire rack, about 1 hour. Unmould. Sprinkle with icing sugar, if desired.