Name: Sponge Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 6 large eggs, separated -; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour -; 1/2 teaspoon salt -; 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided -; 1/2 cup warm water -; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract -; 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar -; Chocolate ice cream topping, optional -

Recipe information

Cooking:

15 min.

Servings per container:

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Ingredients for - Sponge Cake

1. 6 large eggs, separated -

2. 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour -

3. 1/2 teaspoon salt -

4. 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided -

5. 1/2 cup warm water -

6. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract -

7. 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar -

8. Chocolate ice cream topping, optional -

How to cook deliciously - Sponge Cake

1. Stage

Preheat oven to 325°. Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sift flour and salt.

2. Stage

In a large bowl, beat yolks until slightly thickened. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until thick and lemon-colored. Blend in water and vanilla. Add dry ingredients to yolk mixture; mix well.

3. Stage

In another bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, about 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold a fourth of egg whites into the batter, then fold in remaining whites.

4. Stage

Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on the lowest oven rack until cake springs back when lightly touched, 55-60 minutes. Immediately invert the pan; cool completely.

5. Stage

Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate. If desired, serve with ice cream topping.