Lemon Sponge Cake (gf) Recipe

Cake Preparation

1. 1

   Prepare the Oven and Cake Pan

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Separate the Eggs

   Separate the egg whites from the yolks. In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Add Flavoring

   Mix in the lemon zest and lemon juice to the egg yolk mixture.

4. 4

   Combine Dry Ingredients

   In another bowl, combine the almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold this into the egg yolk mixture until well incorporated.

5. 5

   Whip Egg Whites

   In a separate clean bowl, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the almond flour mixture, being careful not to deflate the batter.

6. 6

   Bake the Cake

   Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let it cool completely.

7. 7

   Prepare the Lemon Curd

   While the cake is cooling, prepare your lemon curd (store-bought or homemade).

8. 8

   Assemble the Cake

   Once the cake is cool, slice it in half horizontally. Spread a layer of lemon curd between the two layers.

9. 9

   Make the Meringue

   Whip additional egg whites until soft peaks form, gradually adding sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread the meringue on top of the assembled cake.

10. 10

    Caramelize the Meringue

    Using a kitchen torch, carefully caramelize the meringue until golden brown. Serve and enjoy!