Citrus Sponge Cake Recipe

Name: Citrus Sponge Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 egg yolks; 1 cup sugar, divided; 2 teaspoons hot water; 1/2 cup orange juice, room temp; 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3/4 teaspoon grated orange peel; 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 1 1/2 cups cake flour; 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 6 egg whites

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Beat egg yolks until slightly thickened.
3
Gradually add 3/4 cup of sugar and hot water to yolks, beating until thick and lemon colored.
4
Blend in orange juice, vanilla, orange and lemon peels.
5
Sift together cake flour, baking powder and salt.
6
Add to wet ingredients.
7
In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
8
Add remaining 1/4 cup sugar, a tablespoon at a time until stiff peaks form.
9
Fold 1/4 of the egg white mixture into batter until incorporated. Fold in remaining egg whites.
10
Spoon into an ungreased 10 inch tube pan.
11
Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes, or until cake springs bake when pressed lightly.
12
Immediately invert pan and cool.

700

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 egg yolks, 1 cup sugar, divided, 2 teaspoons hot water, 1/2 cup orange juice, room temp, and more.

Yes, Citrus Sponge Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Citrus Sponge Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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