Best 3 Egg Yolk Sponge Cake Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with our delectable Egg Yolk Sponge Cake, a classic dessert characterized by its tender, fluffy texture and rich, golden hue. This versatile cake serves as the perfect base for various flavor combinations and fillings, making it a beloved choice for bakers and dessert enthusiasts alike. Discover the secrets behind creating this timeless treat with our comprehensive guide, featuring step-by-step instructions for the classic Egg Yolk Sponge Cake, along with exciting variations like the refreshing Lemon Sponge Cake and the decadent Chocolate Truffle Sponge Cake. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this irresistible confection that promises to tantalize taste buds and create lasting memories.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

EGG-YOLK SPONGE CAKE



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This is a moist and tender cake with plenty of orange flavor.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sponge Cake Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup egg yolks
1 egg
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 tablespoon orange juice, strained
½ teaspoon lemon extract
¾ cup boiling water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Sift together twice: flour, baking powder, and salt. Pour back into sifter.
  • In a large mixing bowl beat egg yolks and whole eggs with an electric mixer until thick and lemon colored (about 5 minutes). Gradually add sugar, beating after each addition. This should take about 10 minutes.
  • Fold in orange rind, orange juice, and lemon extract. Sift dry ingredients into egg and sugar mixture and fold in. Do not stir or beat. Add boiling water and fold in quickly, just until liquid is blended. Pour batter into one ungreased 10 inch tube pan.
  • Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 60 to 65 minutes. Turn cake over in pan on a wire rack and let cake hang for 1 hour or until cool. Loosen cake sides from pan with a spatula and shake from pan. Dust top lightly with confectioner's sugar or frost with Orange Butter Frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.1 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 173.9 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 146.9 mg, Sugar 21.6 g

EGG-YOLK SPONGE CAKE



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Have some unused egg yolks and you don't know what to do with them? This recipe makes a very delicious and marvelously moist cake.

Provided by Steve P.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 1 ten inch tube cake

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 2/3 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 large egg yolks
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
3/4 cup boiling water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 ° F (165 ° C).
  • Sift together twice: flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In large mixing bowl beat egg yolks and whole egg with an electric mixer until thick and lemon colored (about 5 minutes).
  • Gradually add sugar, beating after each addition.
  • This should take about 10 minutes.
  • Fold in orange rind, orange juice, and lemon extract.
  • Sift dry ingredients into egg and sugar mixture and fold in.
  • Do not stir or beat.
  • Add boiling water and fold in quickly, just until liquid is blended.
  • Pour batter into one ungreased 10-inch tube pan.
  • Bake at 325° F for 60 to 65 minutes.
  • Turn cake over in pan on wire rack or neck of bottle and let cake hang for 1 hour or until cool.
  • Loosen cake sides from pan with metal spatula or thin knife and shake from pan.
  • Dust lightly with confectioners' sugar.

RICH AND TENDER ORANGE EGG YOLK SPONGE CAKE



Rich and Tender Orange Egg Yolk Sponge Cake image

Lovely, light, delicious cake. Definitely a special occasion cake. When I made an Angel Food Cake I had lots of egg yolks left over. Being frugal, I found this egg yolk sponge cake recipe to use up the yolks. Egg yolks have had a bad rap lately because of the cholesterol content. This has proven to be untrue. Eggs do not have the...

Provided by Elaine Douglas

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 2/3 c twice sifted all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 c egg yolks (about 8 large)
1 whole egg
1 1/2 c fine granulated sugar
1 Tbsp grated orange zest
1 Tbsp strained orange juice
1/2 tsp lemon extract
3/4 c boiling water

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Use 10 inch tube cake pan. Do not oil or grease the pan.
  • 2. Sift together the twice sifted flour, baking powder and salt and put back in the sifter.
  • 3. In a large mixing bowl (the large mixer bowl) beat the egg yolks and egg until thick and lemon coloured (about 5 minutes).
  • 4. Gradually add sugar, beating after each addition (about 10 minutes) Remove the beater and fold in the orange zest, juice and flavouring.
  • 5. Sift the dry ingredients into the egg and sugar mixture. Fold in with a light motion, do not stir or beat.
  • 6. Add boiling water and fold in quickly just until mixture is blended.
  • 7. Turn into the ungreased tube pan and bake at 325 degrees F. for 60 to 65 minutes.
  • 8. Remove from oven, turn over and let hang for one hour to cool. When the cake is cool, loosen with a spatula and remove from pan. When cold, dust with icing sugar or frost with Orange Butter Frosting.

Tips:

  • For a light and fluffy sponge cake, make sure to beat the egg yolks and sugar until they are thick and pale.
  • Gently fold the egg whites into the yolk mixture to avoid deflating the batter.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven to ensure even cooking.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before serving to prevent it from falling.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

The egg yolk sponge cake is a delicious and versatile cake that can be enjoyed on its own or used as a base for other desserts. With its light and fluffy texture, this cake is perfect for any occasion. By following the tips above, you can easily create a perfect egg yolk sponge cake every time.

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