Imagine a light and fluffy lemon sponge cake that not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also fits perfectly into your healthy lifestyle. Introducing the ultimate guilt-free indulgence – a healthy lemon sponge cake recipe that will leave you wanting more. Packed with zesty lemon flavour and made with wholesome ingredients, this cake is the perfect treat to enjoy without the guilt.

Whether you’re a fan of citrus desserts or simply looking for a healthier alternative, this healthy lemon cake recipe from The Healthy Mummy is sure to become your go-to for a delicious and nourishing dessert option. Get ready to delight your taste buds and satisfy your cravings with this scrumptious and wholesome lemon sponge cake.

Just four ingredients are needed for this one – eggs, coconut sugar, lemon, and almond meal. We love it when baking can be so easy.

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Healthy Lemon Sponge Cake

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Course

Desserts, Snacks

Cuisine

Snacks

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Servings

slices

Ingredients

• cooking oil spray
• 4 free-range eggs
• 1 cup almond meal
• 3 tablespoons coconut sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• Pinch salt

Course Desserts, Snacks Cuisine Snacks Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 20 mins Servings slices Ingredients cooking oil spray 4 free-range eggs 1 cup almond meal 3 tablespoons coconut sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons lemon zest Pinch salt

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180C. Grease an 8 inch (20cm) square cake pan with cooking oil spray and line with baking paper.
2. Separate eggs, placing whites and yolks in two different medium bowls.
3. Combine egg yolks, lemon zest and 2 tablespoons of the coconut sugar.
4. Beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes until thick and creamy.
5. Stir through almond meal and half the lemon juice.
6. Beat the egg whites and a pinch of salt to soft peaks. Briskly stir a third of the egg whites into the almond mixture to loosen. Gently fold in remaining whites in two batches.
7. Tip batter into prepared pan, smooth top and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
8. While cake is baking gently warm remaining 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and remaining 1 tablespoon of coconut sugar until sugar is dissolved.
9. Remove cake from oven and immediately brush with syrup. Cool in pan for 10 minutes then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
10. Cut into 6 slices. 1 slice is 1 serve.

Recipe Notes

218 calories per serve

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