Add 6 eggs separated from yolks into two separate bowls.
Beat egg yolks with a hand or stand mixer, adding 6 tbsp sugar a tablespoonful at a time and beat until the egg/sugar mixture forms a ribbon and is a light yellow in color.
Continue beating, add 1 tsp vanilla and then 6 tbsp all-purpose flour one tablespoon full at a time.
Whip egg whites in a separate bowl until stiff.
Gradually blend the egg yolk mixture and whipped egg whites together with the mixer set to the lowest speed, or blend using a spatula. Do not over work.
Spread mixture on a parchment lined baking pan and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the center bounces back when touched. It should be a light golden color.
If making a roll cake, cool baked cake until it is cool enough to handle (2-3 minutes) and then roll the cake, parchment paper and all into a roll, making sure that the seam is on the underside.