YIELD: 12 servings.

Spiced Feather Cake: Omit flavoring. Add 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon cloves.

MOLASSES SPONGE CAKE

1 cup sifted cake flour

½ teaspoon salt

5 eggs, separated

½ cup sugar

½ cup GRANDMA’S MOLASSES

1 tablespoon grated orange rind