Madeleine Sponge Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the oven to 400F or 375F on convection.
2. 2
   Line a 9 x 12-inch rimmed baking sheet with a Silpat or parchment and spray it lightly with cooking spray.
3. 3
   Whisk the flour, salt, and baking powder together.
4. 4
   Put the sugar, zest, and eggs in the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the paddle and beat at medium-high speed until light and fluffy.
5. 5
   Add the milk and beat to combine.
6. 6
   Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
7. 7
   Add the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
8. 8
   Add the lemon juice, butter, and honey one by one, mixing until combined and scraping the bowl after each addition.
9. 9
   Beat at high speed until the batter is light.
10. 10
    Spread the batter evenly into the baking pan.
11. 11
    Bake until the cake just starts to color, 6 to 10 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through baking.
12. 12
    Let cool.