Easy Homemade Lemon Sponge Cake Recipe for Beginners!

By Sanjeev Vekariya 8 August, 2025

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Ingredients

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STEP 1

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STPE 2

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STEP 3

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STEP 4

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STPE 5

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STEP 6

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