Delia Smith Lemon Sponge Cake Food

LIGHT LEMON SPONGE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 160C/fan and then Grease or line the cake tin
• In a bowl add the ingredients FOR ONE TIER one by one in the order stated above, mixing as you go.
• Once the mixture is smooth (airy with a few bubbles is ok) pour it into the lined cake tin.
• Put the cake into the preheated oven for 15 mins, then take out and turn the tin around and put back in for another 18 mins.
• To test if the cake is cooked insert a tooth pick into the dome of the cake, if it comes out clean the cake is ready.
• It should be golden brown on top!
• Leave the cake to cool for about ten minutes in the tin then transfer onto a cooling rack for another 10-15.
• Repeat steps 1-6 for the second cake tier.
• Whilst the cakes are cooling prepare the buttercream;
• using a whisk, whisk the butter ,adding the icing sugar slowly, then when you've added all the icing sugar whisk in the lemon juice and rind.
• When the cakes have each cooled use a pallet knife ~ or flat knife~ to spread HALF of the buttercream onto ONE cake.
• Then carefully place the other cake on top (BEWARE OF ANY BUTTERCREAM SEEPING OUT THE SIDES)
• Use the remaining buttercream for the top of the cake then decorate with icing sugar and raspberries(optional)

LEMON SPONGE CAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 170C/150C fan/gas 3. Butter a deep, loose-bottomed, 18cm cake tin and line the base with baking parchment.
• Beat the butter and caster sugar together with an electric whisk until fluffy and pale in colour. Crack the eggs in one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the lemon zest. Fold in the flour, baking powder and ½ tsp salt, then fold in the yogurt.
• Spoon the mixture into the lined tin, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake in the centre of the oven for 50-55 mins, or until golden brown on top and firm to the touch. Cool in the tin for 10 mins before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Will keep in an airtight container for up to four days, or in the freezer for up to a month.
• When you're ready to decorate, sieve the icing sugar into a bowl and beat in enough of the lemon juice to create a thick icing. Set the cake on a serving plate or cake stand, then spoon over the icing, allowing it to drip down the sides a little. Top with the lemon zest or candied peel, if using (see below), and cut into generous wedges to serve.
• To make candied lemon peel, peel large, wide strips from the lemons using a vegetable peeler. Remove any pith with a knife, then julienne the peel into very thin matchsticks. Tip the granulated sugar into a saucepan with 200ml water and set over a medium heat until the sugar has dissolved. Add the lemon peel and simmer gently for 15 mins, then scoop the peel out using a slotted spoon and set on a piece of kitchen paper to cool. Use to decorate the top of your cake.

ALL-IN-ONE SPONGE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (325F if you know your oven is really hot).
• Measure out all the ingredients, put in to a large bowl and beat until well blended (I use an electric mixer but you can do this by hand).
• Divide this between the two tins; level out and bake in the oven for approx 30-35 minutes, until well risen and the top of the sponges spring back when lightly pressed with your finger.
• Leave them to cool for 5 minutes in the tin before you turn them out; remove the paper and let them completely cool on a cake rack.
• When cold, sandwich them together with your favorite filling.
• Sprinkle caster or powdered sugar on the top.

EASY LEMON SPONGE CAKE

Steps:

• Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Beat in eggs.
• Sift over the flour, add lemon juice and rind.
• Fold together to form smooth batter.
• Spoon into the dish and level the top.
• Bake for 30 minutes.
• Top may look wet but the cake should test cooked.