Cinnamon and lemon sponge cake

Ingredients

• 150 grams (2/3 cup) granulated sugar
• 150 grams (1 cup) all-purpose flour
• 5 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon powder
• Zest of one lemon
• Juice of one lemon

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Grease a bundt cake pan (24 x 8 centimeters (9 1/2-inch diameter with 3 1/4-inch-high sides)) with margarine and dust with some flour.

2. 2

   In an electric mixer, beat on medium speed the eggs, sugar and the lemon zest until obtain a homogeneous mixture. Pour the lemon juice, the cinnamon and mix for 3 to 4 minutes until it’s nicely incorporated. Reduce the mixer speed to low, add the flour mixed with the baking powder and beat until a creamy mixture.

3. 3

   Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes (the time depends on the oven).

4. 4

   When the cake is cooked, unmold onto a plate, let cool to room temperature and serve.