How to Make Lemon Sponge Cake II - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something irresistible about a light and fluffy lemon sponge cake that just screams "springtime!" The combination of tangy citrus and delicate, airy texture makes this cake a perfect choice for any special occasion or simply as a delightful treat to enjoy with a cup of tea. If you're looking to try your hand at baking this classic dessert, our Lemon Sponge Cake II recipe is just what you need.

What sets this lemon sponge cake apart from others is its perfectly balanced flavor ...

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Ingredients

  • 7 egg whites
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup fructose (fruit sugar)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 egg yolks
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup fructose (fruit sugar)
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 14
  • Yield: 1 to 10 - inch tube pan

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the egg whites and salt. Whip with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Continue mixing while gradually adding the 1/4 cup of brown sugar and fructose. Whip to stiff peaks, but not blocky.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the egg yolks, brown sugar and fructose. whip with an electric mixer until stiff and pale. Gradually mix in the lemon juice. Remove from mixer and fold sifter flour in by hand with a rubber spatula. Fold 1/3 of the egg whites into the yolk mixture until well blended, then fold the yolk mixture into the remaining egg whites. Pour batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 30 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes in the pan before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    105 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 59mg
    • Sodium: 116mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 15mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 56mg