How to Make Glorious Sponge Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly special about a perfectly baked sponge cake. Its light and airy texture, delicate crumb, and subtly sweet flavor make it a beloved dessert around the world. Whether served with a dollop of whipped cream and fresh berries or used as a base for a decadent layer cake, a good sponge cake is a versatile and impressive treat that is sure to please any crowd.

The beauty of a sponge cake lies in its simplicity. Made with just a few basic ingredients – eggs, sugar, flou...

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Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 cup cake flour
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Servings: 14
  • Yield: 1 to 9 - inch tube cake

  • Separate the eggs. In a large mixing bowl, beat egg yolks until very thick and lemon colored. Beat in sugar gradually. Add water, lemon extract and lemon rind. Beat in flour.
  • In another bowl, beat egg whites until frothy. Then add cream of tartar and salt. Beat mixture until whites are stiff, but not until they are dry. Fold this whipped mixture into yolk mixture.
  • Pour batter into an ungreased 9 inch tube pan. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for one hour, or until done.
  • Nutrition

    124 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 80mg
    • Sodium: 72mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 13mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 58mg

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