Mama's sponge cake
Sponge cake is a light and airy cake that is made with eggs, sugar, flour, and sometimes a small amount of butter.
It has a delicate and tender crumb, and is often used as a base for layered cakes or enjoyed on its own with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Sponge cake is versatile and can be flavored with vanilla, lemon, or other extracts to add a hint of flavor.
It is a classic dessert that is popular for its simplicity and delicious taste.
It has a delicate and tender crumb, and is often used as a base for layered cakes or enjoyed on its own with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Sponge cake is versatile and can be flavored with vanilla, lemon, or other extracts to add a hint of flavor.
It is a classic dessert that is popular for its simplicity and delicious taste.
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RECIPE
Ingredients
- 3/4 CUP SUGAR
- 1 1/2 CUPS SELF-RISING FLOUR
- 6 EGGS (room temperature)
- 1/4 CUP WATER
- 1 TSP. VANILLA EXTRACT
- 1/4 CUP SUGAR
- 1 TEASPOON CREAM OF TARTAR
- Separate eggs and place whites in mixing bowl, reserve yolks in separate bowl. Add egg whites to your mixer on low speed, add 1/4 cup sugar & cream of tartar, then turn up to full speed and beat until high peaks form & they look glossy. Set the whites to the side.
- Now, in a separate bowl, beat yolks, water, & vanilla until very foamy & frothy. Add dry ingredients slowly to yellows and beat on high until creamy.
- Put whites in an x-large bowl, then pour yellows over whites and FOLD (DO NOT STIR) with spatula until all whites are evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into a dry (not greased) tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Sit the cake upside down to cool.
- Run spatula between cake and pan to release it from sides. Release bottom and flute from cake the same way. This cake is low in sugar and has no oils! It is so delicious with fresh strawberries.