Sunshine Sponge Cake Recipe

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Sunshine Sponge Cake
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  1. In a bowl, beat the egg yolks on high until thickened and lemon-colored. Add water, lemon verbena and vanilla. Gradually beat in 1 cup sugar. beat for 4-5 minutes or until mixture doubles in volume. Combine flour and baking powder; sprinkle 1/4 cupful over batter and fold in until combined. Repeat with remaining flour mixture; set aside. In another bowl, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks form. Add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into batter. Pour into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert the pan; cool completely. Run a knife around sides of pan and remove cake to a serving plate. In a bowl, cream 2 cups sugar, butter, lemon juice and extracts. Slowly add remaining sugar. If needed, beat in a small amount of water until the frosting reaches desired spreading consistency. Frost cake. Garnish with daisies and lemon verbena if desired. Yield: 14 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 585.79 Kcal (2453 kJ)
Calories from fat 64.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.19g 11%
Cholesterol 116.77mg 39%
Sodium 125.38mg 5%
Potassium 100.88mg 2%
Total Carbs 124.13g 41%
Sugars 87.34g 349%
Dietary Fiber 0.01g 0%
Protein 6.61g 13%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 26.5mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 297.57 Kcal (1246 kJ)
Calories from fat 32.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.65g 11%
Cholesterol 59.32mg 39%
Sodium 63.69mg 5%
Potassium 51.25mg 2%
Total Carbs 63.06g 41%
Sugars 44.37g 349%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Protein 3.36g 13%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 3%
Iron 0.3mg 3%
Calcium 13.5mg 3%

* 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

  • 12.3
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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