Best 8 Lemon Sponge Cake I Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds with the delightful Lemon Sponge Cake, a classic treat that combines zesty citrus flavors with a fluffy, airy texture. This timeless cake is a staple in bakeries and dessert tables, captivating hearts with its simplicity and refreshing taste. Our collection of Lemon Sponge Cake recipes offers a range of variations to suit different preferences and dietary needs, ensuring there's a perfect recipe for every occasion. From the traditional Lemon Sponge Cake with its vibrant yellow hue and tangy glaze to the Gluten-Free Lemon Sponge Cake that caters to those with dietary restrictions, these recipes guarantee a symphony of flavors and textures.

Discover the secrets of creating the perfect Lemon Sponge Cake, with step-by-step instructions that guide you through each stage of the baking process. Learn how to achieve the ideal balance of sweetness and tartness, resulting in a cake that bursts with lemon zest without overpowering the palate. Explore the nuances of different recipes, each offering unique twists and flavors, such as the Lemon Blueberry Sponge Cake that adds a burst of juicy blueberries or the Lemon Poppy Seed Sponge Cake that introduces a delightful crunch. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our Lemon Sponge Cake recipes cater to all skill levels, ensuring you can recreate this classic dessert with ease.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

EASY LEMON CAKE (ALL-IN-ONE-LEMON-SPONGE)



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A delicious, moist all-in-one lemon sponge. Perfect for a teatime treat, cake sale or as a birthday or celebration cake.

Provided by Charlotte Oates

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

225 g self-raising flour
2 tsp baking powder (you should use a measuring teaspoon and the baking powder should be level)
4 medium eggs
225 g soft margarine or butter (if you are using butter, ensure it is soft and at room temperature)
225 g caster sugar
Zest of 2 lemons
2 tsp milk

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 160ºC/140ºC fan.Line your baking tins (I use 2 x 20cm round sandwich tins) with baking parchment or reusable baking liners.
  • Finely grate the zest of two lemons.
  • Sift the self-raising flour (225g) and baking powder (2 tsp) into a large bowl.
  • Add the remaining ingredients (4 medium eggs, 225g soft margarine or butter, 225g caster sugar, grated lemon zest and 2 tsp milk) and beat (with an electric mixer on a slow speed or by hand) until combined. Make sure that there are no small lumps of butter/margarine in your mixture. If there are, beat for a little longer until the mixture is smooth.
  • Split the mixture equally between the pre-prepared tins. Use the back of a spoon to spread the mixture evenly in the tins.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes. To check if the cake is cooked insert a skewer into the centre and if it comes out clean the cake is ready.
  • Leave the cake to cool in the tins for about 10 minutes. Remove them from the tins and then move them to a wire rack to cool completely - Make sure the cake has cooled completely before decorating.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 kcal, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Protein 4.1 g, Fat 14.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 262.8 mg, Sugar 19.2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LEMON PUDDING CAKE I



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This is a family favorite for over 50 years. It makes a sauce on the bottom

Provided by Cali

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 eggs, separated
⅓ cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon butter
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup sifted all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups milk

Steps:

  • Beat together egg yolks, lemon juice, lemon rind, and butter or margarine until thick and lemon colored. Combine sugar, flour, and salt; add alternately with milk to the yolk mixture, beating well after each addition.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff. Blend egg whites into batter on low speed of electric mixer. Pour into 8 inch square baking dish.
  • Place a pan of hot water in the oven, and set the baking dish into the pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 139.7 mg, Sugar 26.7 g

LEMON SPONGE PIE I



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Light, lemony pie. Perfect for spring!

Provided by Kitty

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes     Lemon Pie Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 ¼ cups white sugar
4 egg yolks, beaten
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
1 ¼ cups milk
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
⅓ cup lemon juice
4 egg whites

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat the egg yolks, flour, salt, milk, grated zest, and lemon juice into the creamed mixture.
  • In a clean bowl and with clean beaters, beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry. Fold the egg whites into the filling. Pour into the unbaked pie shell.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C), and bake for an additional 45 minutes or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.2 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 116.9 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 195.1 mg, Sugar 33.5 g

LEMON CHIFFON CAKE



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This moist, airy lemon chiffon cake was my dad's favorite. Mom revamped the original recipe to include lemons. I'm not much of a baker, but whenever I make this dessert my family is thrilled! -Trisha Kammers, Clarkston, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

7 large eggs, separated, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup canola oil
4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
FROSTING:
1/3 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice
Dash salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°., Sift flour, sugar, baking powder and salt together twice; place in another large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks, water, oil, lemon zest and vanilla until smooth. Add to flour mixture; beat until well blended., Add cream of tartar to egg whites; with clean beaters, beat on medium speed just until stiff but not dry. Fold a fourth of the whites into batter, then fold in remaining whites. , Gently spoon batter into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on lowest oven rack 50-55 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert pan; cool completely in pan, about 1 hour., Run a knife around sides and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate., In a small bowl, combine frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Spread over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 288mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

LEMON SPONGE CAKE



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Top this citrussy sponge with lemon icing and candied peel. Greek yogurt creates a cake that's extra moist and tangy, for an irresistible teatime treat

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield Serves 10-12

Number Of Ingredients 11

175g unsalted butter , softened, plus extra for the tin
175g golden caster sugar
3 large eggs
3 large unwaxed lemons , zested, plus 4-4 ½ tbsp juice
250g self-raising flour
½ tsp baking powder
100g Greek yogurt
400g icing sugar
lemon zest or candied peel, to serve (optional)
2 large lemons
200g granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 170C/150C fan/gas 3. Butter a deep, loose-bottomed, 18cm cake tin and line the base with baking parchment.
  • Beat the butter and caster sugar together with an electric whisk until fluffy and pale in colour. Crack the eggs in one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the lemon zest. Fold in the flour, baking powder and ½ tsp salt, then fold in the yogurt.
  • Spoon the mixture into the lined tin, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake in the centre of the oven for 50-55 mins, or until golden brown on top and firm to the touch. Cool in the tin for 10 mins before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Will keep in an airtight container for up to four days, or in the freezer for up to a month.
  • When you're ready to decorate, sieve the icing sugar into a bowl and beat in enough of the lemon juice to create a thick icing. Set the cake on a serving plate or cake stand, then spoon over the icing, allowing it to drip down the sides a little. Top with the lemon zest or candied peel, if using (see below), and cut into generous wedges to serve.
  • To make candied lemon peel, peel large, wide strips from the lemons using a vegetable peeler. Remove any pith with a knife, then julienne the peel into very thin matchsticks. Tip the granulated sugar into a saucepan with 200ml water and set over a medium heat until the sugar has dissolved. Add the lemon peel and simmer gently for 15 mins, then scoop the peel out using a slotted spoon and set on a piece of kitchen paper to cool. Use to decorate the top of your cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 64 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 48 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

BEST LEMON CAKE RECIPE (LEMON SPONGE CAKE)



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The best lemon cake recipe! This lemon sponge cake made with fresh lemon juice and zest is light, fluffy, soft, and moist. You will love this homemade lemon cake made from scratch and filled with cream cheese frosting.

Provided by Kemi

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 Lemon (Juice and zest)
280 g Butter
285 g Caster or Granulated sugar
5 medium Eggs
285 g Self raising flour ((If using all purpose flour, add 2 teaspoons of baking powder))
1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
130 g Cream cheese (full fat)
65 g Butter
350 g Icing sugar (also called powdered sugar)
1/2 teaspoon Lemon extract
125 g Butter
250 g Icing sugar
1/2 teaspoon Lemon extract
Lemon zest

Steps:

  • Squeeze out the juice of the lemon and get the zest. Set aside. Prepare the cake pans by rubbing with butter then lining with parchment/baking paper. Sift the flour and baking powder into a bowl and set aside. Preheat the oven at a temperature of 150C (fan) or 170C (Conventional oven).
  • In a mixing bowl, add the softened butter and sugar. Use an electric mixer to mix till it turns pale (light in color) and is fluffy. This is called the creaming process.
  • Break the eggs one at a time into the creamed butter/sugar mix and beat with the mixer till it comes together.Add the lemon juice and zest and whisk till it's combined.
  • Add flour/baking powder mix to the batter and use a spatula to mix. When it's come together, use the mixer to mix till smooth (This takes about 30 seconds. Do not overmix).
  • Divide the cake batter equally into the two prepared cake pans. Put the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes or till a cake tester when inserted comes out clean.
  • Bring out the cakes and leave them in the pan for 5 minutes before turning onto a cake rack to cool.
  • When cakes are completely cooled, you can then fill and cover with frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 166 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 32 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LEMON SPONGE CAKE



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I found this in an old Nebraska 4-H cookbook the other day. It's wonderfully moist! I would suggest to maybe put a little more lemon juice than suggested (I LOVE lemon!) or maybe even grate a little lemon peel into it. I made a powdered sugar icing with more lemon juice to drizzle on top. The family really liked this one and I'm definitely going to make it again.

Provided by KaDo2609

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 eggs
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup cold water
2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Sift flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, beat egg whites (SAVE THE YOLKS) and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Add 1/2 cup of the sugar and beat until very stiff. Do not underbeat. Set aside.
  • Beat yolks until blended. Add remaining 1 1/2 cup sugar and beat until blended. Add the dry ingredients alternately with the cold water.
  • Fold the egg yolk mixture into the egg whites. Add the lemon juice and mix it in gently.
  • Bake in an ungreased tube pan 60-70 minutes at 350 degrees. Invert and cool completely before removing from pan.

EASY LEMON SPONGE CAKE



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My mom loves to eat this Lemon Cake as it's not sweet. It's refreshing, moist and gives a great lemony taste! It can be a muffin or a cake. Best when served warm.

Provided by AbakerA

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

175 g butter
175 g sugar
3 eggs, beaten
175 g self-raising flour
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 lemon, rind of, grated

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in eggs.
  • Sift over the flour, add lemon juice and rind.
  • Fold together to form smooth batter.
  • Spoon into the dish and level the top.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Top may look wet but the cake should test cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.4, Fat 26.2, SaturatedFat 15.7, Cholesterol 155.3, Sodium 613.3, Carbohydrate 51.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 29.5, Protein 6.3

Tips:

  • For a light and fluffy sponge cake, make sure to beat the butter and sugar together until they are light and creamy. This will incorporate air into the mixture and help the cake to rise.
  • Gradually add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help to prevent the mixture from curdling.
  • Be sure to sift the flour before adding it to the mixture. This will help to remove any lumps and ensure that the cake is light and airy.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the cake rises evenly.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting or serving. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Lemon sponge cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is light, fluffy, and bursting with lemon flavor. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious lemon sponge cake that will be a hit with everyone.

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