Spanish Sponge Cake

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 c. butter, softened
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. blanched sliced almonds
  • 1/2 c. chopped candied cherries
  • 1 Tbsp. grated lemon rind
  • 1 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Combine butter and lemon rind in large bowl; beat with electric beater until light and fluffy.
  2. Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar; beat after each addition until smooth.
  3. Add 1 egg, 1 tablespoon flour and salt; beat until smooth.
  4. Add remaining eggs alternately with flour; beat thoroughly after each addition.
  5. Spoon into well-greased and floured 9-inch square cake pan; spread evenly. Combine almonds and cherries; sprinkle with the remaining sugar. Bake in preheated 350° oven 35 minutes or until golden brown. Yields about 9 servings.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

678 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.8g 26% DV
Total Fat 41.7g 53% DV
Carbs 66g 24% DV
Fiber 5.2g 18% DV
Sugar 7.5g 15% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9799.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 437mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 194.8mg 65% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 10.1mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 151.8mg 12% DV
Iron 3.7mg 21% DV

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

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