"Embrace the light and airy delight of our Sponge Cake recipe. This classic cake is known for its delicate texture and versatility. Made with simple ingredients like eggs, sugar, and flour, it offers a delightful and fluffy sweetness in every bite.

 3 eggsseparated
 ¾ cup castor sugar
 1 cup self-raising flour
 ¼ tsp salt
 1 tbsp melted margarine
 ½ cup hot water
1

Preheat oven to 180°C

Using a deep, dry bowl beat egg whites until stiff

Add the sugar gradually and continue beating until thick

Add the yolks and beat lightly

Sift the dry ingredients gently over and mix in lightly

Fold in the margarine and water

Pour into two prepared tins and bake for 20 minutes

Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack

Fill and sandwich with jam and cream

Sift icing sugar on top of cake

Hint: To prepare baking pan, brush lightly with oil. Cut out brown paper to fit base. Place at the bottom of the pan and then brush paper with oil.

Ingredients

 3 eggsseparated
 ¾ cup castor sugar
 1 cup self-raising flour
 ¼ tsp salt
 1 tbsp melted margarine
 ½ cup hot water

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 180°C

Using a deep, dry bowl beat egg whites until stiff

Add the sugar gradually and continue beating until thick

Add the yolks and beat lightly

Sift the dry ingredients gently over and mix in lightly

Fold in the margarine and water

Pour into two prepared tins and bake for 20 minutes

Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack

Fill and sandwich with jam and cream

Sift icing sugar on top of cake

Hint: To prepare baking pan, brush lightly with oil. Cut out brown paper to fit base. Place at the bottom of the pan and then brush paper with oil.
Sponge Cake – Basic