Lemon and Lime Sponge

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Melted butter, for greasing

3 eggs, separated

80g (1/3 cup) caster sugar

310ml (1 1/4 cups) reduced-fat milk

75g (1/2 cup) self-raising flour, sifted

2 teaspoons finely grated lime rind

2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind

60ml (1/4 cup) fresh lime juice

60ml (1/4 cup) fresh lemon juice

10g (2 teaspoons) butter, melted

80g (1/3 cup) caster sugar, extra

Icing sugar, to dust

Step 1: Preheat oven to 180°C. Brush a shallow 2 litre (8 cup) ovenproof dish with the melted butter to lightly grease.

Step 2: Use electric beaters to whisk the egg yolks and sugar in a medium bowl until thick and pale. Add the milk, flour, lime rind, lemon rind, lime juice, lemon juice and butter. Mix until just smooth.

Step 3: Use clean electric beaters to whisk the egg whites in a small bowl until soft peaks form. Add the extra sugar a spoonful at a time, whisking well after each addition until glossy.

Step 4: Use a large metal spoon to fold the egg white mixture into the milk mixture until just combined. Pour into the greased dish and place in a roasting pan. Add enough boiling water to the roasting pan to reach halfway up the side of the dish. Bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes or until golden and a skewer inserted halfway into the centre of the dessert comes out clean. Set aside for 5 minutes to cool slightly. Serve dusted with icing sugar.

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