1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1 cup white sugar
5 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 cup milk
1 (8 ounce) can evaporated milk
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 (9 inch) loaf pans.
In a large saucepan, combine 2 teaspoons baking powder and 2 teaspoons baking soda. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add water and sugar, stirring constantly, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 3 minutes. Add eggs, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and water. Stir constantly until mixture is smooth.
Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; stir in 1/2 cup sugar, and milk. Boil for 2 minutes.
Place loaf pans on baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.