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Easy lemon sponge cake recipe

Making a sponge cake is very easy as you only need eggs, sugar, and flour as the main ingredients.

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by The Star

Health23 May 2022 - 17:00
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•Making a sponge cake is very easy you only need eggs, sugar, and flour as the main ingredients.

Lemon sponge cake

Making a sponge cake is very easy, you only need eggs, sugar, and flour as the main ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 150 grams of Butter
  • 4 medium eggs
  • Grated lemon skin
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 200 grams of sifted all-purpose flour
  • Sugar
  • ¼ cup of milk
Lemon sponge cake

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C, then grease down your baking tin.

Step 2

Using a medium-sized bowl and whisk, mix the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

Step 3

Break the eggs into a bowl and beat lightly, then add milk. Combine then add little by little the butter/sugar mix, beating well after each addition.

Step 4

Add the flour little by little to the egg and butter mix, folding gently then add the lemon rind and combine.

Step 5

Pour the mixture into the baking and bake for 45 to 50 minutes until firm to the touch or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

Step 6

Remove from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes, then put it on the rack to cool. Grate the remaining lemon zest and enjoy.

Serve with a preferred beverage or cold milk.

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