Lemon Sponge Cake

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For those who likes chiffon cake and has no tube pan/angel food pan, this is might be the recipe for you. It has a soft and spongy texture like chiffon cake. Wish you success for making this cake.
Lemon Sponge Cake
4 Large Egg Whites (120 grams)
1 teaspoon Vinegar
120 grams Fine Sugar
4 Large Egg Yolks (72 grams)
120 grams Plain Flour
1/2 teaspoon Salt
30 grams Oil (30 ml.)
40 grams Fresh Lemon Juice (40 ml.)
1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
Pan Size: 18 cm
Oven Temperature: 150°C for 35 minutes, 170°C for 3 minutes

[@simplythewest1]

I love the fact that you use a basic hand held mixer to prepare your ingredients and that you don't have to resort to using hellishly expensive equipment to get it done and done perfectly. Thank you for the advice and tips.

[@shenelifernando3753]

This recipe is definitely foolproof if you follow all the steps. I actually added a few drops of vanilla and almond extract and wow it was perfect for our taste 😍🙏🏼 definitely going to make this again!!!

[@roselinabaa4747]

Tommorow is sister's birthday and she asked me to make lemon cake.. I prepared the sponge today and cup cake out of the same batter.. my 1yr niece and nephew loved it so my sister. Tommorow I will be icing the cake. Thank u so much for this recipe.

[@cher128bx]

I just made your lemon sponge cake, it was wonderful. Very moist, great lemon flavor and very bouncy. Thank you for sharing the recipe with us.

[@arnekgriswold9059]

This yields a beautiful cake. I am going to use this method from now on! Thank you!

[@evageliazoulaki222]

I tried it yesterday and it was amazing as all of your recipes ! Everyone loved it. Thank you so much!

[@leonaandreea9335]

I have to be honest, i was skeptical in doing this recipe, just because it looked to me as if it was going to be a bit hard on the top, like not a super soft sponge, but I just done and Oh My God! It is amazing! Taste, texture, flufiness and you made it to easy to follow it up as well as the ingredients are very cheap, few and mostly with things that most people have at home. Thank you so much, definitely will be making more again and I can't wait to give some to my landlord who's coming to visit tomorrow!

[@dessynatali1484]

Dear Michael, I tried your recipe by modified some ingredients. Taste and texture turns out just like what i want. Thank you so much! From Indonesia

[@kingc7istiano260]

I'm 18 years of age and I want to become a pastry chef or baker. This recipe is amazing. I always prefer homemade cake than store bought cake.

[@wahiba08]

I made it today , incredible, your recipes make us really satisfied 100/100 , if you want a rich flavor of lemon then try this recipe , amazing

[@larkis4821]

did u added exact amount of vinegar and zest? also taste of lemon was very strong or mild to strong? plz help

[@avat5813]

@@larkis4821 I didn't add vinegar and it still had a nice lemon flavour. It wasn't really sour but tasted like lemon y'know? Also the cake is extremely soft and fluffy so I definitely recommend this recipe!!!!

[@larkis4821]

@@avat5813 Thank you..Sure i will but with less lemon juice cuz i like mild lemon flavor not very rich...did u added zest?

[@avat5813]

@@larkis4821 yes I zested one lemon!

[@larkis4821]

@@avat5813 thanks

[@yft782]

Found this recipe after I kept messing up my lemon pound cake. Although sponge and ooh d cakes are different, I really don't regret using this recipe. Thanks for being there for me in times of emergency, now I am using this on a regular basis! Anyone tried adding chia seeds into the batter tho?

[@joetienchai3947]

I've just finished making follow your lemon spong cake and I add curcumin, cream bluebery too. It's great. Thanks for your recipes and thank you very much.

[@bernadetteyu-hayhurst2261]

The best lemon sponge cake I have ever made - moist, tasty, soft, spongy yet dense and tender. Thank you for sharing your recipe, Michael. My children enjoy all the cakes I made following your recipes! They keep asking me to bake cake for their school snack!! BTW, I do not use sugar for my cooking or baking. I use soluble fiber such as Vitafiber or Swerve. They are better alternative than sugar for our health!

[@michaellim]

As long it works for you that is the out most important. Wish you success.

[@evaabe2840]

Bernadette Yu-Hayhurst never heard of those 2 alternative sugars, but will definitely check it out, especially because I'm trying to give up processed sugar. Thank you!

[@Provence02]

Hi Bernadette, interesting to know of the 2 sugar substitutes. Where can i get them in Singapore?

[@yunhin9631]

Is that synthetic/artificial sugar ?

[@chiemelieumeh9013]

Pls did u use freshly squeezed Lemon or the concentrate one in bottles?

[@mariafenwick3436]

thank you....i made it yesterday and brought it in at work my colleagues love it

[@lorettashum9984]

Thanks! turns out really well!

[@siskaheadford5904]

Thank you for the receipt.today i made this cake and my husband love it and also I tried to make almond cookies .taste very nice . God bless you Michael :)

[@michaellim]

Thank you. God bless you too :)

[@FatimaAfh]

WOW i just made this and it turned out very very delicious. although i did add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and instead of 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest i added only 1/2 table spoon Lemon Zest

[@sharmilasharmin8203]

I like your recipe very much.please provide more videos. And have a heathy life!!

[@jemma-joon]

I'm confused Now what to make, all his recipes and flavours are amazing... We have a bake off challenge and I'm thinking of a lemon cake... I think I will settle on this 😍😍😍

[@razfelraz7111]

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[@travelnurse2117]

4 yolks of 75 kg??????? Lol

[@shiz12051997]

Please make other flavour variations of this type of cake!! They are soooo good!! :)

[@zahrat-alquds]

Wow! I have just made it . It is so yummy and fluffy. I put it in the cupcake mold. Thank you so much for the recipe. You are amazing 😘

[@nguyenquynh4354]

This recipe is good and I have never failed using your recipes. Your channel is truly a to-go one when I need fool-proof (and ofc tasty) cakes ;) thanks a lot

[@bpaul6355]

Hi @michael lim, what kind of oil are you using? Thanks! Also, it will be the third recipe of yours that i am trying today (lemon sponge cake with the mango glaze frosting). I tried your lemon cupcakes and roasted pistachio cake.. i have to say, they were absolutely delicious!!! Thank you.

[@noellaq8056]

Great recipe, Michael. Thank you. Can you tell me the brand of this nifty little hand-held mixer you are using in this video? Thank you.

[@ranjiniwarrier6680]

Hi Michael! Can I use home made butter instead of oil? Do I need to melt it slightly to get dropping consistency like oil?

[@noorulain_15]

Yes you can use that and do melt it 😄😃

[@tiagomascarenhas231]

Excellent

[@dirtdiggler9293]

Very nice 😊 ❤

[@SallyMusicArtStudio]

Oh...I found the Pan size on your recipe Great! I can try your recipe now.

[@seensidik5458]

Mr. Lim u r d best ! I hv tried this cake recipe n it turned out just great. Only thing i think the vinegar is quite a lot in portion, if i could lessen it to a 1/2 teaspoon than it could taste better. Right now it taste a strong flavour of white vinegar taste. Otherwise, just perfect !

[@zsomzsom4322]

I'm trying this cake so delicious and perfect 👍

[@eujint2618]

Thank you for the recipe. Tried it and turn out nicely.

[@GildedGingerbread]

Thank you for the great recipe. I will try it and see how it is. Looks super fluffy.

[@aminadhieb2070]

Your recipes are the best and their taste are from heaven ❤

[@tiagomascarenhas231]

Very good

[@shilpajohn3978]

Hi Michael, please give the measurements in cups/ tsp/tabsp.

[@cbgbstew4072]

Honestly, it is totally worth it to get a food scale for baking. You’ll get much more consistent results!

[@sisibibicha4296]

Merci chef pour cette jolie recette je l'ai essaie elle est très bonne et délicieuse thank you et bonne continuation bravooooooo

[@shipramathur9438]

excellent recipe .

[@dinafawzy1311]

I'm in loooove with your recipes 💕

[@catsanddogs9286]

This was terrific! 😍 I have tried the lemon cupcake recipe before and my friends are also fans of it. Tried the lemon sponge too and it is delish 🤩 I couldn't decorate it though since we were in a rush but the cake itself was great. Thank you for sharing another great recipe!

[@basmafadycha1092]

I made it and i love it 💜💜💜 thanks for the recipe

[@annabando1903]

Wow!! super good taste ever.Lemon cake is the best 👍👌thank you sir lim for sharing ur all the best here..Keep it up.

[@keymajic6580]

I've noticed that in your videos show you don't use baking powder... and the outcome is amazing. wow its perfect n well done

[@josephinetee5065]

You loved your cake very much. So careful and gentle with it.

[@wanvloggue5536]

hi! it is possible if i using sponge mix flour? and how much to be use to subtitute all the loose ingredient as u shown 😂. thank you in advance

[@marietan711]

Can I mix the egg yolk, oil, "lemon and flour separately and fold into the meringue?

[@PhuongChau2022]

I've just made it. Easy and yummy. Tks a lot

[@زينزين-ح3ظ6ض]

🙌🙌👍👍👍تسلم الايادي...وافر الشكر والاحترام لك....كيكة شهية جدا😂😂😂

[@michaellim]

😃😃😃

[@a.ebrahim4757]

best ever thank you so much Aliyyah

[@cilas.araujo590]

michael I am Brazilian, I watch the videos of your channel and I am passionate about its recipes ... every day I like more and more, thank you for sharing with us your knowledge .... I think you are one of the best confectionary of KZbin ... hugs dear I will become your fan already.

[@leesiongwan2005]

May i ask ....the egg white is in the cool temperature or room temp...and i need it quick before this 22/7/2023 😂

[@azzurranaso4460]

Mr lim thanks for sharing this recipe.....AMAZING!!!!😋😋😋

[@Christianlovesbaking]

What size and height if your pan ? And brand of springform pan did you grease the pan? Thanks

[@larkis4821]

this cake have very strong or mild to strong flavour of lemon?

[@fidaarifin3982]

Thank you mr. Lim

[@gracemathew86]

You don't need baking powder?

[@mrpatchy9950]

Great way to instruct.

[@tl4351]

Dear Michael, Thank You for sharing. I have bake it successfully. Very delicious, and the cake is fluffy. I love all your recipes, simple and easy to learn. I have a question Michael, please guide me. It is so delicious that the next time I bake, I am going to bake double portion. Please teach me; for double portion, do I need to bake 1 hour for 150 degree, and another 6 mins for 170 degree? Sorry for asking, because I am beginner for baking, Thanks☺️! All bakers, you will never regret baking it, yummy😋😋😋

[@larkis4821]

did u followed the exact recipe? did u use exact amount of vinegar and zest?

[@koonseng4385]

larki S Yes I did. You should bake it, supper delicious

[@larkis4821]

@@koonseng4385 Thank you...is cake rich in lemon flavor or mild?

[@koonseng4385]

larki S It is not mild, and not too rich. The ingredients just perfect. I suggest you don’t change his recipe, follow his teaching won’t go wrong. You can do it. Good luck Larki S😁. Take care and stay safe

[@larkis4821]

@@koonseng4385 thank u.. sure :)

[@SallyMusicArtStudio]

Hi Mike, I really like your videos. I watched 3 of your sponge cake videos & I would like to try your recipes. But can I know what size of cake pan you use?

[@iamkerissa]

Pan Size: 18 cm

[@andre_borba]

Perfect 👌🏼. Nicely done. I did it and was delicious 😋 .. professionally way to make things .

[@aa300598]

Just curious, since you already have fresh lemon juice in hand why not use lemon juice for the meringue instead of white vinegar?

[@ranjiniwarrier6680]

No need to add baking powder?

[@judithcbelevan2165]

I like this cake u do good job

[@gracewestmacott8332]

Hi Michael that's another awesome recipe. Can I do that in my stand mixer? Thanks

[@michaellim]

For the egg whites yes...😃

[@kimhappy1249]

that looks lovely

[@kayagateddy5778]

Best cake in years

[@kuleilani]

So perfect 👌 can't wait to try it

[@annachiaraladisi3840]

Excellent Teacher. Superb. Thanks so much.

[@nehavernal]

Hi Michael..what finesse!!! subscribed and lots of love from India.

[@michaellim]

Nice of you. Many greetings from Belgium. 😊

[@raniayacoub1770]

Hi Micheal, I made this great recipe! After I take ok it out the Oven it Sank!; Any idea what happened?

[@michaellim]

There is couple of reasons, 1 is baking powder was added to this recipe. 2 is most common, your oven temperature is too high. Try to check your oven temperature is too high with a oven thermometer. Hope it helps.

[@nedaadbo2167]

thank you

[@ph11p3540]

I noticed you decided to use the hand whisk over the power hand mixer after you made the egg white sugar mixture and before the egg yolks were added. What are you trying to avoid when you use the hand whisk? I myself would have continued on using the power mixer until I was ready to pour the batter into the spring form pan. I must be missing something here.

[@sindhusermathi8732]

hi lim . I am a new subbie. i have seen a few vedios most of it is using egg whites and oil which is really a good way of getting fluffy and good for health compared to buttery cakes. I am still learning to bake and wish to learn some buttery cakes. could you upload a few butter based cakes

[@honglingchia7759]

Noticed that you’ve used plain flour. Can I use cake flour instead ?

[@jemma-joon]

Have u tried plz?

[@honglingchia7759]

@@jemma-joon nope i didnt

[@shuxianlisgood8064]

Can i use cake flour instead?

[@chrslyncrndng]

Can it be stored in freezer?

[@temperhollow7716]

Mine tuned out kind of flat but really good.

[@siratemustaqeem1025]

You are super your recipes very delicious 😍

[@aa300598]

Im a bit confused, now how is a sponge cake differ from a chiffon? Is it chiffon cake need to be cool upside down?

[@tyava2]

Thanks for the best lessons . Is it ok if I reduced on the sugar ?

[@kelaegilevirginia8821]

Thank you I'm going to bake for grandchildren

[@kwaiyingchai8782]

Nice cake .did you make a orange cotton sponge cake?

[@nahidmohareri3850]

Thanks Mr lim Always perfect god bless you

[@robertasuberati5417]

Hi Michael I follow you from italy.. You're the best for these beautiful typical recipes🤩I have a 20 cm pan and I would like a very high bake.. So.. How much should I increase the ingredients? And I can omit the vinegar because I don't have it😊... Thank you and I'm very happy for you, you are all better now that the worst period has passed .. You have been incredible, congratulations !!! 💪💪❤️We hope to do it too🙏🙏greetings from roby 🇮🇹

[@michaellim]

Hello roby, for pan size 20cm you need to increase the ingredients by 25%. For example, you will use 5 eggs, instead of 4 eggs. You can replace the vinegar with cream of tartar. Hope everything is getting better over there. Please stay safe. Wish you lots of success.

[@robertasuberati5417]

@@michaellim thanks a lot for your reply and thanks for your support 🙏❤️... Tomorrow I am going to do this wonderful cake.. I didn't find cream of tartar at the market but think to added some drops of lemon.. What do you think? Have a nice day😊thank you again for your kindness💕

[@TheTakashimadaira]

Hi Chef Michael..would you please answer my question? So I have 18cm pan but the height is only 5cm not as tall as yours.. when do I have to stop to pour the batter to make perfect cake like yours? The other day I put all of it almost full and it didnt look as good as yours.. but taste so yummy.. thanks.. Im still beginner but watching your video gives me motivated to learn more..Thank you so much looking forward for your reply..

[@michaellim]

You can use the video as a guide. Watch the part that I pour the batter into the pan, and see where the batter reach. Wish you lots of success.

[@TheTakashimadaira]

Michael Lim thank you!!!

[@63Theodora]

Hi if i want to make in a pan 23cm how many eggs should i use, can you give me the recipe please thank you

[@ghelopaulino3171]

thank u sir micheal lim. ur the best....! i make vanilla sponge cake i make perfect! my Madame like it....:)

[@bryreyes4180]

Hi, just want to ask if I can substitute vinegar for cream of tartar? Thanks.

[@michaellim]

Yes you can. 😊

[@franciscagondwe1718]

Nice cake I tried it. Can i substitute the oil with melted margarine or butter?

[@zahrat-alquds]

4 اخماس كاس طحين و نصف كاس سكر . 3 ملاعق زيت و 4 ملاعق عصير لمون و برش لمونه .

[@fatimabegum1652]

How can this be adapted to a 23cm (9 inches) springform pan?

[@michaellim]

Double the recipe for pan size 24 and 26 cm.

[@oreos.6735]

Would you also have to double the baking time if you're doubling the recipe?

[@jenniferroze7214]

Hi Michael can I use cake flour

[@dawnoh9704]

Hi thanks for this recipe, can I 1&1/2 times the recipe for a 9 inch pan?

[@michaellim]

Yes.

[@arrenmars2066]

Hi,i dont know about baking and suddenly i stumble here..hm want to try this.this will be my first cake^_^ hope i can managed it^-*.but i wonder hv u put baking powder?i didnt notice. And 2ndly,the pan just put baking paper right no need butter to spread on the pan?

[@michaellim]

No baking powder needed. Just baking paper on the base of the pan, without grease or flour.

[@mounasadellah3758]

the best Cake i habe eher Made thanks you bravoooo

[@yulianikong4088]

Hi sir.. May I substitute the oil with melted butter?

[@friskanathasia888]

It works!

[@NishiSaksena]

Hello Michael.... Could you please tell me if I need to make this cake in 2 5" pans, would this recipe be enough for it or is it too much for that size of pans ?? Thanks

[@datbol606]

i would say double the recipe. he uses one 7" pan.

[@chaikiemteh2128]

Hi. I'm newbies to baking. I saw that you have lined the bottom of the baking pan with parchment paper. Do I need to grease the side of the pan? Thanks in advance.

[@michaellim]

No need to grease the side because we want the cake to rise and hold on to the side.

[@andreak5496]

Michael Lim Michael I just want to ask that if we don't grease the side of the pans won't the cake stick to the sides??

[@joeantony9677]

Very healthy cake

[@rubaidaadnin9177]

Can i use backing powder and vinegar together??? Reply pls...