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Lemon Sponge Cake with Lemon Cream and Almond Topping

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Ingredients:

For the Lemon Sponge Cake:

    • Sugar: 150g (3/4 cup)
    • Lemon Zest: From 1 lemon
    • Eggs: 5 large
    • Flour: 160g (1 1/4 cup)
    • Baking Powder: 5g (1 teaspoon)

For the Lemon Cream Filling:

    • Sugar: 150g (3/4 cup)
    • Cornstarch: 50g (1/3 cup)
    • Egg: 1 large
    • Lemon Juice: 80ml (1/3 cup)
    • Milk: 500ml (2 cups)
    • Turmeric: A pinch (for color)
  • Butter: 170g (3/4 cup), softened

For the Syrup:

    • Sugar: 50g (1/4 cup)
    • Lemon Juice: 1 tablespoon
  • Hot Water: 100ml (1/2 cup)

For Topping:

  • Almond Leaves: A handful, toasted if desired

Directions:

1. Prepare the Lemon Sponge Cake:

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