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🍽️ The Perfect Beginner's Sponge Cake Batter

265 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings

Ingredients

• 0.5 vanilla pod
• 1 organic lemon
• 250 g butter
• 120 g raw cane sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 4 eggs
• 300 g spelt flour Type 1050
• 1 packet baking powder
• 3 tbsp milk (3.5% fat)

Instructions

1. 1. Cut the vanilla pod in half lengthwise.
2. 2. Scrape out the tiny seeds with a knife.
3. 3. Wash the lemon thoroughly.
4. 4. Pat the lemon dry.
5. 5. Grate one teaspoon of the zest.
6. 6. Take a large bowl.
7. 7. Beat the butter with an electric mixer until creamy and fluffy.
8. 8. Gradually add the sugar.
9. 9. Add the salt.
10. 10. Continue mixing until the mixture is firm and smooth.
11. 11. Add the eggs to the bowl.
12. 12. Add the milk.
13. 13. Add the vanilla seeds.
14. 14. Add the lemon zest.
15. 15. Mix everything well.
16. 16. Combine the flour with the baking powder.
17. 17. Add the flour mixture to the batter.
18. 18. Stir the remaining milk into the batter.
19. 19. Add the vanilla paste.
20. 20. Add the remaining lemon zest.
21. 21. Line a springform pan with baking paper.
22. 22. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
23. 23. Smooth the top.
24. 24. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius conventional heat.
25. 25. Bake the cake for 50 to 60 minutes until golden brown.
26. 26. Let the cake cool in the pan for ten minutes.
27. 27. Carefully release the cake from the sides of the pan.
28. 28. Remove the cake from the pan.
29. 29. Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition per serving

• kcal: 265
• Protein: 5 g · Fett/Fat: 17 g · Carbs: 24 g