NEVER-FAIL SPONGE CAKE

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Make certain to have your egg whites at room temperature before starting this cake, the secret to perfect sponge cake is to beat your egg yolks until very thick and lemon colored, using a heavy-duty stand mixer will speed things up, this recipe was tested using extra large eggs

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Set oven rack to second-lowest position).
  • Prepare an ungreased tube pan with removable sides.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
  • 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).
  • Add in sugar, vanilla and lemon juice; beat until thoroughly blended and no sugar granules remain (about 5 minutes).
  • Add in sifted flour mixture alternately with water; beat until just blended.
  • 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.
  • Transfer to the ungreased tube pan.
  • Bake for 55-60 minutes.
  • Immediately turn the pan upside down and cool completely before removing.

Erin Bond
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect sponge cake recipe for any occasion.


Sahila Farabi
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This cake is a must-try! It's so light and fluffy, and the flavor is out of this world.


Jared Taylor
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves sponge cake. It's a delicious, easy-to-make treat that everyone will enjoy.


Sancha Maya
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, anniversaries, and even just a simple dessert.


Satifna Satifnasrasheed
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make this cake without any problems.


Max BeatzGh
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This is the best sponge cake recipe I've ever tried. It's so simple to make, and the results are always amazing.


Keith Perkins
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I was a bit skeptical at first, but this cake really is never-fail. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I've made it for birthdays, parties, and just because.


Dhanu Dhanu
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This cake was a huge success! It was so delicious and moist, and it disappeared quickly. I'll definitely be making it again.


jada scot
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I love this recipe! The cake is so light and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing. I've tried other sponge cake recipes before, but this one is by far the best.


Nolan Miers
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This sponge cake recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.