Wilma'S Sponge Cake
Wilma's Sponge Cake is a light, airy dessert with a delicate lemon flavor, perfect for celebrations or teatime indulgence, appealing to those who love classic sponge textures.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a small bowl, beat egg yolks until very thick.
- Pour yolks into a large mixer bowl.
- Gradually beat in sugar.
- On low speed, mix in flour, baking powder, and salt alternately with water, vanilla, lemon extract, and lemon peel.
- In another bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff.
- Gently fold the egg yolk mixture into the beaten egg whites.
- Pour the batter into a greased tube pan.
- Bake for 60 to 65 minutes.
- Invert the pan onto a funnel and let hang until the cake is completely cool.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
553
kcal
28% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).