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.

Rafal Smolik
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This cake was easy to make and it turned out great. I'll definitely be making it again.


Selim Amr
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I'm not a big fan of sponge cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so light and airy, and the flavor was delicious.


Muhammad Faiq Qureshi
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This cake is amazing! I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it. It was so moist and fluffy, and the flavor was perfect.


Tarik tushar
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This recipe was a disaster! The cake didn't rise and it was completely inedible.


Hager Zeko
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The cake was a bit dry, but the flavor was good.


Md Akramul Islam
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it.


Jose Becerra
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I've tried many sponge cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Mya Kamdo
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This cake was a hit with my family. They loved the light and fluffy texture and the delicious flavor.


Mohammed Zayed
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves sponge cake. You won't be disappointed.


Yasmin Begum
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, anniversaries, and even just for a weekend treat.


Joann Gonzales
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I frosted the cake with a simple vanilla buttercream and it was absolutely divine.


MD Asif Iqbal
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I added a bit of lemon zest to the batter and it gave the cake a lovely citrus flavor.


OWUSU MARTIN JUNIOR
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I love that this recipe uses egg yolks instead of whole eggs. It makes the cake so much richer and more flavorful.


Ganru Njeru
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This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner baker like me. The cake turned out beautifully and tasted amazing.


Marko Kamperelic
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I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for sponge cake.


Meshack Mpenga
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This cake is absolutely delicious! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Rahma Hesham
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The cake was so moist and flavorful, and it was so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jacob Aguilera
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This egg yolk sponge cake recipe is a keeper! It turned out so light and fluffy, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.