Lemon and Almond Sponge Cake
Whether you're looking for something special to serve at your next get-together or just an indulgent treat for yourself after a long day, this delectable dessert is sure to delight everyone who takes a bite. Plus, it's super simple to make — read on for my recipe and tips on what ingredients will give you the best results!
Ingredients
Let's gather the ingredients!
Sponge Cake
- 4 large eggs separated
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ lemon juice and zest
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup almonds ground
- ½ cup potato flour
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup slivered almonds
Instructions
Let's Begin!
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line the bottom and sides of an 8-inch cake pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Place the yolks in a large mixing bowl and the whites in a medium bowl. Add a pinch of salt and a few drops of lemon juice to the whites and set aside.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the egg yolks until thick and pale. Add the sugar and continue beating until thick and creamy. Beat in the zest and juice of ½ a lemon and the vanilla extract until well blended and thick. Quickly beat in the ground almonds.
- Using very clean beaters, beat the egg whites on low speed for 30 seconds, then increase the speed to high; beat the whites until thick and glossy, and the peaks hold.
- Using a spatula, gently but firmly fold the stiff whites into the lemon almond cake batter in 3 additions. Fold in the potato flour with the third addition of the whites in order to avoid overworking the batter. Fold in the whites just until all the lumps of white have disappeared.
- Gently pour the batter into the prepared pan. Dust with a couple of tablespoons of slivered almonds.
Let's Bake!
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-45 minutes until puffed, set, and golden. A tester inserted in the center should come out dry.
- Remove the pan from the oven onto a cooling rack and allow it to cool before unmolding. Carefully run a long, thin blade around the sides to loosen the cake while still warm.
- Serve and enjoy with family and friends!
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 6gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 87mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 2gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 108IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg
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