SUNSHINE SPONGE CAKE

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This is one of my favorite cakes to make. I prepare it for company or a bake sales and it is a hit every time!-Helen Woronik, Salem, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

9 eggs, separated
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon minced fresh lemon verbena leaves
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
LEMON BUTTER FROSTING:
4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
Daisies and additional lemon verbena leaves, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, beat the egg yolks on high until thickened and lemon-colored. Add water, lemon verbena and vanilla. Gradually beat in 1 cup sugar. beat for 4-5 minutes or until mixture doubles in volume. Combine flour and baking powder; sprinkle 1/4 cupful over batter and fold in until combined. Repeat with remaining flour mixture; set aside. , In another bowl, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks form. Add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into batter. Pour into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Bake until top springs back when lightly touched, 45-50 minutes. Immediately invert the pan; cool completely. Run a knife around sides of pan and remove cake to a serving plate. , In a bowl, cream 2 cups sugar, butter, lemon juice and extracts. Slowly add remaining sugar. If needed, beat in a small amount of water until the frosting reaches desired spreading consistency. Frost cake. Garnish with daisies and lemon verbena if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 148mg cholesterol, Sodium 184mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (57g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Thomas Coleman
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover egg whites. It's also a great dessert for a crowd because it's so easy to make.


GaryMatt Stanton
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This is my go-to recipe for sponge cake. It's always a hit with my friends and family.


Ganesh kumar Yadav
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This cake is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make and always delicious.


Rob Elliott
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I've been making this cake for years and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, and the texture is always perfect.


TECHNO BHI 56
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Gross.


MULINDWA SAMI
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This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and flavorless. I won't be making it again.


numedeutilizator004
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This sponge cake is the perfect summer dessert. It's light, refreshing, and has just the right amount of sweetness.


Moueed Ahmed
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Love this recipe! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Dipesh Bogati
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Jony Murmu
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as light and fluffy as I expected. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


MR Riyad Gaming
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Meh.


Hana Haghighifar
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This cake was a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Darlington Arinze
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I've tried many sponge cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so simple to make and always turns out perfect.


Malvin Nyokabi
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This recipe is a keeper! The cake was a hit at my daughter's birthday party.


Rajendra Kunwar
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My family loved this cake! It was so easy to make and turned out so moist and fluffy.


farhan sab
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This sunshine sponge cake was a delightful treat! The texture was light and airy, and the flavor was perfectly sweet and tangy. I'll definitely be making this again.


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