CITRUS SPONGE CAKE WITH STRAWBERRIES

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Provided by Abigail Kirsch

Categories     Cake     Fruit Juice     Mixer     Citrus     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Passover     Strawberry     Lemon     Orange     Spring     Kosher

Number Of Ingredients 18

For cake:
Potato starch (for dusting cake pan)
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup matzoh cake meal
3/4 cup potato starch
8 extra-large eggs, separated, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
Juice of 1 large lemon
1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
For strawberries:
3 pints strawberries, stemmed, washed, and thinly sliced
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan with the oil and dust with potato starch.
  • 2. Sift the cake meal and potato starch together over a piece of foil and set aside.
  • 3. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the egg yolks on medium speed for 3 minutes, until golden yellow and thick. Add the sugar slowly. Continue to beat 3 minutes more.
  • 4. With the mixer on low, gradually add the orange juice, lemon juice, orange zest, and lemon zest. Add the vanilla and almond extract. Gradually add the matzo meal mixture to the batter. Mix gently until well blended.
  • 5. In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with the whisk attachment of the electric mixer until foamy. Add the salt and beat until the whites hold glossy peaks. Gently fold the egg whites into cake batter with a spatula. Pour the batter into the springform pan and bake for about 50 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean. Cool the cake in the pan, then loosen the sides. Cool completely.
  • 6. Cut the cake into 12 wedges, or carefully slice the cake in half horizontally with a serrated knife and cut into 6 wedges to make 12 total wedges.
  • 7. Toss the strawberries with the orange juice and sugar 30 minutes before serving the cake. Spoon the strawberries over each cake wedge and serve.

Christian Russell
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


M.G CH
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.


Pagal Deewana
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's light and refreshing, and the citrus flavor is a nice change from the usual chocolate or vanilla.


Nelly Phiri
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This cake was a breeze to make, and it turned out beautifully. I love the way the strawberries look on top.


Dj Good
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Ramadan Yakub
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This is the best citrus sponge cake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful.


Ehsan Sahtani
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I'm not a big fan of citrus desserts, but this cake was surprisingly good. The strawberries really helped to balance out the tartness of the citrus.


Romoddin Ahmed
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This cake is simply divine! The texture is perfect, and the citrus flavor is out of this world.


Shaiboo
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I made this cake for a friend's birthday, and she loved it! She said it was the best cake she had ever had.


Dezzy Hallam
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This cake was a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I might try adding some extra liquid next time.


Jay_elf Empire
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so light and fluffy, and the citrus flavor is amazing. I love that it's not too sweet, so you can really taste the natural flavors of the fruit.


markzzz xD
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This citrus sponge cake with strawberries was a delightful treat! The cake was incredibly moist and fluffy, with a perfectly balanced citrus flavor. The strawberries added a burst of sweetness and freshness. I would definitely recommend this recipe t