Lemon Sponge Cake Recipe

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Lemon Sponge Cake
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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice

Directions:

  1. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In a large bowl, beat egg whites (SAVE THE YOLKS) and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Add 1/2 cup of the sugar and beat until very stiff. Do not underbeat. Set aside.
  3. Beat yolks until blended. Add remaining 1 1/2 cup sugar and beat until blended. Add the dry ingredients alternately with the cold water.
  4. Fold the egg yolk mixture into the egg whites. Add the lemon juice and mix it in gently.
  5. Bake in an ungreased tube pan 60-70 minutes at 350 degrees. Invert and cool completely before removing from pan.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 215.49 Kcal (902 kJ)
Calories from fat 52.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.86g 9%
Cholesterol 65.47mg 22%
Sodium 548.93mg 23%
Potassium 184.38mg 4%
Total Carbs 36.8g 12%
Sugars 15.77g 63%
Dietary Fiber 2.23g 9%
Protein 4.81g 10%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 2%
Iron 1.7mg 9%
Calcium 114.1mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 252.64 Kcal (1058 kJ)
Calories from fat 61.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.87g 9%
Cholesterol 76.76mg 22%
Sodium 643.56mg 23%
Potassium 216.17mg 4%
Total Carbs 43.14g 12%
Sugars 18.49g 63%
Dietary Fiber 2.61g 9%
Protein 5.64g 10%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2%
Iron 2mg 9%
Calcium 133.8mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.4
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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