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1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 20cm (8-inch) round cake pan, or line the bottom with parchment paper.

   Yaklaşık 5 dk.

2. 2

   Carefully separate the eggs, placing the whites in a large, clean mixing bowl and the yolks in a separate medium bowl.

   Yaklaşık 3 dk.

   Aşçının notu: Ensure no yolk gets into the whites, as this can prevent them from whipping up properly.

3. 3

   Add the salt to the egg whites. Using an electric mixer, beat the whites on high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form.

   Yaklaşık 4 dk.

   Aşçının notu: You'll know they're ready when you can turn the bowl upside down without the whites sliding out.

4. 4

   Add the caster sugar and optional lemon zest to the egg yolks. Beat with the electric mixer on high speed until the mixture is pale, thick, and falls from the beaters in a slow ribbon.

   Yaklaşık 6 dk.

   Aşçının notu: This step is crucial for incorporating air, so don't rush it; it can take 5-7 minutes.

5. 5

   Sift about half of the all-purpose flour over the yolk mixture and gently fold it in with a large spatula until just combined.

   Yaklaşık 1 dk.

6. 6

   Sift in the remaining flour and fold again, being careful not to overmix.

   Yaklaşık 1 dk.

7. 7

   Gently fold about one-third of the beaten egg whites into the batter to lighten it.

   Yaklaşık 1 dk.

   Aşçının notu: This makes it easier to incorporate the rest of the whites without deflating the batter.

8. 8

   Carefully fold in the remaining egg whites in two batches until no white streaks remain.

   Yaklaşık 2 dk.

9. 9

   Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and gently smooth the top with your spatula.

   Yaklaşık 1 dk.

10. 10

    Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

    Yaklaşık 35 dk.

    Aşçının notu: Avoid opening the oven door for the first 25 minutes to prevent the cake from sinking.

11. 11

    Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.

    Yaklaşık 10 dk.

12. 12

    Carefully run a thin knife around the edge of the pan and invert the cake onto the wire rack to cool completely.

    Yaklaşık 30 dk.

13. 13

    Once cool, dust with the optional powdered sugar just before serving.