EGG-YOLK SPONGE CAKE

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Have some unused egg yolks and you don't know what to do with them? This recipe makes a very delicious and marvelously moist cake.

Provided by Steve P.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 1 ten inch tube cake

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 2/3 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 large egg yolks
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
3/4 cup boiling water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 ° F (165 ° C).
  • Sift together twice: flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In large mixing bowl beat egg yolks and whole egg with an electric mixer until thick and lemon colored (about 5 minutes).
  • Gradually add sugar, beating after each addition.
  • This should take about 10 minutes.
  • Fold in orange rind, orange juice, and lemon extract.
  • Sift dry ingredients into egg and sugar mixture and fold in.
  • Do not stir or beat.
  • Add boiling water and fold in quickly, just until liquid is blended.
  • Pour batter into one ungreased 10-inch tube pan.
  • Bake at 325° F for 60 to 65 minutes.
  • Turn cake over in pan on wire rack or neck of bottle and let cake hang for 1 hour or until cool.
  • Loosen cake sides from pan with metal spatula or thin knife and shake from pan.
  • Dust lightly with confectioners' sugar.

Syed Shahzain
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This sponge cake is a keeper. It's going to be my go-to recipe for all my future sponge cake needs.


Md. Naim
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I'm not a big baker, but this sponge cake recipe is so easy to follow that even I can make it.


Manuela Owusu ansah
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This is the best sponge cake recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Tarek Hossein
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I made this sponge cake for a party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


RKG DEADSHOT
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This sponge cake is so good, I could eat it every day.


Isivile Mbelembushe
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I've been looking for a good sponge cake recipe for ages, and this one is perfect. It's light and fluffy, and it has a lovely golden color.


Natasha N
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This sponge cake is a great way to use up leftover egg yolks. It's also a great recipe for beginner bakers.


GAMING FAHAD 777
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I love the delicate flavor of this sponge cake. It's not too sweet, and it pairs perfectly with fresh fruit or whipped cream.


Bikkey Stha
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This sponge cake is so versatile. I've made it with all kinds of different fruits, and it's always delicious.


Princess Lehari
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a very experienced baker. But I'm so glad I did! The cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly.


Roshdy Mahmoud
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This sponge cake is the perfect base for all kinds of desserts. I've used it to make trifles, shortcakes, and even ice cream cakes.


Md Foysal Hossain
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few basic ingredients, but the results are amazing.


Elizabeth Burger
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This was my first time making a sponge cake, and it was surprisingly easy! The instructions were clear and concise, and the cake turned out beautifully.


Sphelele Mzulwini
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I've made this sponge cake several times now, and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Bnele Mtsweni
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This sponge cake was delightful! The texture was light and airy, and the flavor was perfectly sweet. I served it with fresh berries and whipped cream, and it was a hit with my family.