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Lemon Sponge Cake

A light and fluffy lemon sponge cake, perfect for any occasion.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 200 g Self-raising flour
  • 200 g Caster sugar
  • 200 g Butter softened
  • 4 Eggs large
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 2 tablespoon Milk
  • 1 Lemon zested and juiced

Instructions 

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a cake tin.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Sift in the flour and baking powder, then fold into the mixture.
  5. Add the milk, lemon zest, and juice, and mix until smooth.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Cake, Lemon
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