Never-Fail Sponge Cake Recipe

Name: Never-Fail Sponge Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 egg yolks; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon vanilla; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/3 cup room temperature water; 1 -2 tablespoon grated lemons (optional) or 1 -2 tablespoon orange zest (optional); 6 egg whites, room temperature; 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Servings: persons

6 egg yolks
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/3 cup room temperature water
1 -2 tablespoon grated lemons (optional) or 1 -2 tablespoon orange zest (optional)
6 egg whites, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2
Set oven rack to second-lowest position).
3
Prepare an ungreased tube pan with removable sides.
4
Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
5
In a large bowl beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored (this is important the egg yolks must be thick, the beating time should take about 5 minutes or more).
6
Add in sugar, vanilla and lemon juice; beat until thoroughly blended and no sugar granules remain (about 5 minutes).
7
Add in sifted flour mixture alternately with water; beat until just blended.
8
In a large stainless steel or copper bowl beat room temperature egg whites with cream of tartar until quite stiff; gently fold into the flour mixture.
9
Transfer to the ungreased tube pan.
10
Bake for 55-60 minutes.
11
Immediately turn the pan upside down and cool completely before removing.

910

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 6 egg yolks, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Never-Fail 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.

Never-Fail Sponge Cake

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