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Lemon Homemade Cookies

Lemon Homemade Cookies

Learn Chef Lignac's perfect génoise cake recipe. This light, fluffy vanilla sponge is easy, versatile, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large eggs eggs at room temperature
  • 120 g granulated sugar
  • 1 packet vanilla sugar or 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 120 g all-purpose flour
  • 30 g melted butter cooled
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • 8-inch round cake pan
  • Large spatula
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Kitchen scale or measuring cups
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, combine the eggs, both sugars, and salt; whip on medium speed, then increase to high for 5-7 minutes until pale and thick.
  3. Sift the flour over the foamy egg mixture and gently fold to incorporate without deflating.
  4. Drizzle the cooled, melted butter around the edge and gently fold until smooth and well-mixed.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and gently tap to release air bubbles; bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and firm.
  6. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack and cool completely before slicing or decorating.

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 60IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure your eggs are at room temperature for maximum volume when whipping.
Swapping vanilla sugar for regular sugar with added vanilla extract works perfectly.
The cake can be filled and decorated with whipped cream, fruit, or icing—get creative!
Keep the cake wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 2 days, or freeze for longer storage.
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