Decadent Honey Sponge Cake Recipe

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Decadent Honey Sponge Cake
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
  2. Combine coffee and baking soda well and set aside.
  3. Using a mixed on high speed, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
  4. Gradually add just 1/2 cup of the sugar,2 Tbsp at a time, beating well after each addition, until well combined and whites are in stiff peaks; set aside.
  5. Using a clean bowl, beat egg yolks with the remaining 1/2 cup sugar until thick and lemony in color.
  6. Switch to low speed and mix in honey until well combined.
  7. Add flour, Amaretto (or liqueur of choice) baking powder, and the coffee mixture on very low speed, mixing just until blended, scraping down sides as needed.
  8. Raise the speed to medium, then beat well for 2 minutes (set a timer), scraping down bowl as needed.
  9. Using a spatula, fold in the egg whites gently, just to blend- do not overmix.
  10. Fold in raisins and nuts gently.
  11. Pour into a 10 inch tube pan with removable bottom (or an angel food cake pan).
  12. Bake 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until top is springy and golden, and the cracks appear dry, not wet (cracks are normal).
  13. Have ready a bottle or funnel set upside down on the counter.
  14. Invert the cake onto the bottle and let cool completely in the pan.
  15. Once cooled, use a knife or spatula to loosen edges, then remvoe cake from pan.
  16. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 291.51 Kcal (1220 kJ)
Calories from fat 42.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.75g 7%
Cholesterol 81.38mg 27%
Sodium 112.37mg 5%
Potassium 162.92mg 3%
Total Carbs 57.78g 19%
Sugars 34.98g 140%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Protein 5.99g 12%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 36.1mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 285.67 Kcal (1196 kJ)
Calories from fat 41.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.65g 7%
Cholesterol 79.75mg 27%
Sodium 110.12mg 5%
Potassium 159.66mg 3%
Total Carbs 56.62g 19%
Sugars 34.28g 140%
Dietary Fiber 0.98g 4%
Protein 5.87g 12%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Iron 2.4mg 14%
Calcium 35.3mg 4%

* 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

  • 6
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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