Lemon Sponge Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A light, fluffy lemon sponge cake with a tangy citrus flavor, perfect for dessert or teatime, appealing to those who enjoy bright, citrusy baked treats.

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Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. softened butter or margarine
  • 4 eggs, separated
  • dash of salt
  • grated peel of 2 lemons
  • 1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell
  • 1 1/4 c. granulated sugar
  • 3 Tbsp. white flour
  • 1 1/4 c. milk
  • 1/3 c. lemon juice

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until fluffy.
  2. Beat in egg yolks, flour, salt, milk, lemon peel, and lemon juice into the creamed mixture.
  3. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry.
  4. Fold egg whites into the mixture gently until combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the unbaked 9-inch pie shell.
  6. Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 15 minutes, then reduce temperature to 300°F and bake for an additional 45 minutes or until the top is golden and a pick comes out clean.
  7. Cool the cake on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

633 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.9g 18% DV
Total Fat 33.1g 42% DV
Carbs 76.6g 28% DV
Fiber 2.2g 8% DV
Sugar 12.2g 24% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9950.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 556mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 148mg 49% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 67.8mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 13.8mg 15% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 217mg 17% DV
Iron 5.8mg 32% DV
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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