Sponge Cake Recipe III
Written by admin on December 7th, 2009
Ingredients:
-6 eggs, separated
-2T water
-11/2tsp vanilla
-11/4c sugar
-1/4tsp salt
-1/2tsp cream of tartar
-11/4c sifted pastry flour
Directions:
Line 2 9or10” springform pans with parchment. (do not grease pans)
In a small bowl beat egg yolks, water and vanilla until frothy. Slowly add 1/2cup plus 2Tbsp of sugar. Beat until thick and light in color.
In a separate bowl beat the egg whites with the salt and cream of tartar to soft peaks. Slowly add 1/2c plus 2T of sugar. Beat until thick and glossy but not dry.
Scrape the egg yolk mixture into a large bowl. Fold the egg whites into yolk mixture alternately with the flour; beginning and ending with the egg whites. Scrape into prepared springforms.
Bake at 375F for 25-30 mins. or until light golden brown.
Cool slightly on racks. Using a sharp knife run it around inside edge of springform to separate cake from the pan. Cool completely before freezing.
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