The Perfect Sponge Recipe

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The Perfect Sponge Recipe

This is a basic sponge . it doesn't contain butter. It is great for sponge rolls and will take a very sweet filling ...or just a creamy fruity one.

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Ingredients

  • 3 whole egg 70 gm medium / room temperature if possible
  • 125 gm caster sugar
  • 50 gm flour
  • 25 gm cornflour 11/2 Tablespoon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

Set the oven to 190 (375F) .Cake tin square or round approx 23cm . Lined and sprayed

  1. Beat the eggs with the pinch of salt till light and fluffy and white
  2. Gradually add sugar a tablespoon at a time.
  3. To occupy your self, sift the flours and baking powder. Don't stop, do it twice.
  4. Once all the sugar is added beat for another few minutes.
  5. Fold the flour through the mixture very gently by hand folding over and over to keep the air in. Don't over fold, just till the flour is incorporated. Pour straight into the baking tin.
  6. Bake for approx 20 to 25 minutes.
  7. When touched you will hear the bubbles but it will feel firm and be golden brown.

Notes

  1. Beat the egg and sugar till it is doubled or tripled in volume. You cannot over beat it. When adding flour fold, to keep the air in.
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