Sponge

[mab19]

INGREDIENTS
4 eggs
3/4 cup caster sugar (small measure)
3/4 cup cornflour
1 tablespoon custard powder
1 dessertspoon plain flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon carb soda

Method
Pre heat the oven to 180 deg.
Sieve the dry ingredients together 3 times
Beat the eggs in  an electric mixer until thick and creamy and the mixture holds its shape
Gradually add the sugar a little at a time.  It should take about 15 - 20 mins to do this.
Lightly fold in the dry ingredients until just combined,   I use a small hand whisk for this.
Pour the mixture into two greased and lined 8" (20cms) round cake tins and bake for 20 - 25 mins.
Turn out onto a teatowel coverd cake rack and allow to cool.   I turn mine over again so the top is showing
Fill with jam and cream or sliced strawberries and cream.
Ice or decorate the top as you wish.

[cookie1]

Thanks for that Margaret. There is nothing like a sponge with some jam and cream, then strawberries if they are in season.

[judydawn]

Thanks Margaret, I love a simple sponge cake.

[Cornish Cream]

Thanks Margret.

[Bootobethin]

Thanks Margaret, I love a simple sponge cake.

Yes thank you Margaret. This looks beautiful and very clear instructions.


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[cookie1]

It is MIL’s 90th birthday tomorrow. She isn’t able to chew anything very hard so we decided a sponge birthday cake would be fine. I usually use an old recipe of Mum’s but Margaret’s looks so nice I thought I would give it a try. Here goes.........

[Cornish Cream]

How did it turnout Cookie.

[cookie1]

I must post a photo. Thank you Margaret it is the best sponge I have ever made. So light it melted in your mouth. I put home made Strawberry jam and cream in the centre, and cream and strawberries on the top. After we had all had a slice we gave the rest to the carers at the nursing home.

[judydawn]

OMG that’s a whopper cookie.  How many layers did you make? 

[cookie1]

Only two Judy. I planned to do it in the morning before we left, and of course I slept in! 

[Cornish Cream]

An incredible sponge Cookie. 

[mab19]

WOW Cookie, that is amazing, I am so glad it worked for you.

[cookie1]

It's a great recipe Margaret, thanks.