SUNSHINE SPONGE CAKE
This is one of my favorite cakes to make. I prepare it for company or a bake sales and it is a hit every time!-Helen Woronik, Salem, Connecticut
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, beat the egg yolks on high until thickened and lemon-colored. Add water, lemon verbena and vanilla. Gradually beat in 1 cup sugar. beat for 4-5 minutes or until mixture doubles in volume. Combine flour and baking powder; sprinkle 1/4 cupful over batter and fold in until combined. Repeat with remaining flour mixture; set aside. , In another bowl, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks form. Add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into batter. Pour into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Bake until top springs back when lightly touched, 45-50 minutes. Immediately invert the pan; cool completely. Run a knife around sides of pan and remove cake to a serving plate. , In a bowl, cream 2 cups sugar, butter, lemon juice and extracts. Slowly add remaining sugar. If needed, beat in a small amount of water until the frosting reaches desired spreading consistency. Frost cake. Garnish with daisies and lemon verbena if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 148mg cholesterol, Sodium 184mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (57g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Dhoulkarnaine Toildine
[email protected]This is the best lemon cake I've ever had! It's so light and fluffy, and the lemon flavor is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Abu Kamara
[email protected]I made this cake for my birthday and it was a huge success! It was so moist and flavorful, and the lemon glaze was the perfect finishing touch.
Miriam Meneses
[email protected]This cake is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
asanka sanjeewa
[email protected]I made this cake for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. It was so moist and flavorful, and the lemon glaze was the perfect finishing touch.
Pacific Sakodo
[email protected]This is the best lemon cake I've ever had! It's so light and fluffy, and the lemon flavor is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Y G
[email protected]I made this cake for my birthday and it was a huge success! It was so moist and flavorful, and the lemon glaze was the perfect finishing touch.
Mohummad Hassan
[email protected]This cake is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Izhar ulhaq
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe because it seemed too simple, but I was pleasantly surprised! This cake is delicious. It's light and fluffy, and the lemon flavor is just right.
Qadir Typist 1
[email protected]This is my new favorite cake recipe! It's so simple to make and it always turns out perfectly. I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
kaylen freeman
[email protected]I made this cake for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. It was so light and airy, and the lemon flavor was perfect.
Md Shoyad_vi
[email protected]This cake was so easy to make and it turned out so fluffy and moist! I used a bundt pan and it came out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.