Lemon Sponge Cake
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Sponge cakes get their light and airy texture from the use of beaten eggs, which create bubbles that expand during baking.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Lemon Sponge Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the lemon zest and lemon juice.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 300kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.