Honey Sponge Cake Recipe

Name: Honey Sponge Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 6 eggs, separated, room temp; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 4 tablespoons skim milk; 2 tablespoons melted butter, cooled

Servings: persons

6 eggs, separated, room temp
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon honey
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
4 tablespoons skim milk
2 tablespoons melted butter, cooled

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["In bowl, sift flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.", "In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff.", "With electric mixer, beat egg yolks; gradually blend in sugar and almond powder.", "Cream mixture until smooth, about 5 minutes.", "Add honey (and almond extract).", "Mix together milk, baking soda and cooled melted butter; add to egg yolk mixture.", "Gradually add sifted flour mixture.", "When batter is thoroughly blended, quickly but gently fold in egg whites.", "Steaming: Before mixing, bring water in steamer to boil.", "Grease bottom only of 9"" round flat-bottom, high-sided bowl (or tube pan, bundt pan or cupcake tins).", "Pour batter into bowl.", "Steam for 1 hour.", "Best served steaming hot, cake can always be resteamed without suffering."]

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 eggs, separated, room temp, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon almond extract, 1 tablespoon honey, and more.

Yes, Honey 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.

Honey Sponge Cake

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