GLORIOUS SPONGE CAKE

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This is an old fashioned sponge cake with a lemon flavor.

Provided by Erica

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sponge Cake Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 124.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 79.7 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 71.8 mg, Sugar 14.5 g

Amy Martinez
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This is the best sponge cake recipe I've ever found. I highly recommend it!


samuel idegbe
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This cake is so delicious, I could eat it every day.


Gul Zaman55
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I love that this cake can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


imranwazirbwp
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This cake is a real crowd-pleaser. I've made it for several parties, and it's always a hit.


Ali Khichi
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I'm so impressed with this recipe. It's the best sponge cake I've ever tasted.


Enock Jibz
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. It's the perfect comfort food.


Maniu Sharma
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I love the delicate flavor of this cake. It's perfect for a light and refreshing dessert.


Joy Mbuvi
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This cake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for any occasion.


Madison Snodgrass
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I made this cake for my birthday, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


ADEBAYO ALABA
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This cake is amazing! It's so light and fluffy, and it has the perfect amount of sweetness.


Darryl Monroe
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best sponge cake I've ever had.


Jabik Lamsal
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This cake is so versatile. I've made it with different fruits and flavors, and it's always delicious.


Shereen Djalil
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. I always have them on hand, so I can make this cake anytime I want.


Muhammad Zia
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's light and airy, and it can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.


Hamza BAGROU
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I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was so simple that even I could make it. And it turned out so well!


Saikou Darboe
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I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Musabbir Turjo
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This cake is so delicious! I love the delicate flavor and the moist texture.


Garima Pokhrel
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I've never made a sponge cake before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out perfect!


Grace Ntongama
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This sponge cake is so light and fluffy, it's like eating a cloud! I'm definitely making this again.