Lemon Sponge

Medium
đŸ„— Vegetarian

Total Time

1 hour

Servings

4

Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1

1 cup (225 g/7.9 oz) granulated sugar

2

3 tablespoons flour

3

1 lemon, zested and juiced

4

2 eggs, separated

5

1 tablespoon butter

6

1 pinch of salt

7

1 cup (250 ml/8.5 oz) milk

Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1

Lightly beat egg yolks.

2

Mix the sugar and flour together, then add the lemon juice and zest, yolks, butter and salt.

3

Stir in the milk and mix well.

4

Whip the egg whites until stiff and fold into the first mixture.

5

Pour batter into custard cups or ramekins.

6

Set the cups in a pan of hot water and bake at 350 °F (177 °C) for about 40 minutes.

40 minutes

Notes
  • ‱The sponge may also be baked in a pie shell.