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German Glazed Lemon Sponge Cake
This homemade German Lemon Sponge Cake is light and fluffy, sweet and tangy. And the lemony glaze makes this cake simply irresistable.
Servings 24 slices
Calories 250kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 medium lemons zested and juiced, divided
Batter
- 1 ½ cups butter unsalted, 3 sticks, softened
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 6 large eggs
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
Glaze
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
Prep
- Preheat the oven to 350° Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Zest all 3 lemons, then juice 2 of them. Set aside.
Batter
- Beat the softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy in a large bowl.
- Mix in vanilla extract, lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
- Add the eggs to the batter - one at a time.
- Sift the flour into a separate bowl and add the baking powder.
- Gradually add the flour into the batter and beat until well combined.
Bake
- Spread the batter evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake at 350° Fahrenheit on the middle rack for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Glaze
- While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze: Gradually mix the remaining lemon juice into the powdered sugar. Use the lemon juice sparingly to achieve a thick consistency. You may not need all the juice.
Finish
- Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven. While it's still warm, prick the entire surface with a fork.
- Quickly spread the glaze over the warm cake, allowing it to seep into the holes.
- Let the cake cool completely before serving.
Notes
The size of the slices is up to your own preference. I will often cut this cake into smaller slices which results in about 48 slices instead of 24. This is often beneficial if the cake is intended for a dessert buffet.
Recipe Success
If the glaze is too thin, simply increase the amount of powdered sugar.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 169mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg