Best Traditional Sponge Cake Recipes

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TRADITIONAL SPONGE CAKE



Traditional Sponge Cake image

This light and spongy cake makes a fitting finale to any meal.-Arlene Murphy, Beverly Hills, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sift flour and salt; set aside. , 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. , 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., 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. , Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate. If desired, serve with ice cream topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

TRADITIONAL GERMAN OBST KUCHEN - FRESH FRUIT FLAN (SPONGE CAKE)



Traditional German Obst Kuchen - Fresh Fruit Flan (Sponge Cake) image

Traditional German Obst Kuchen is a Fresh Fruit Flan with a sponge-type cake base, sometimes with a thin layer of custard, topped with fresh fruit and then sealed with a fruit glaze. Obst Kuchen is very typically served throughout Germany during the afternoon coffee hour, with dollops of freshly whipped cream. One of my favorite toppings is fresh whole strawberries with a red currant or strawberry glaze. Fresh raspberries or other fresh or canned fruits such as kiwis, apricots, cherries, gooseberries, and pineapple are also popular. The traditional pan used is a 10-inch German flan pan, however a torte or springform pan would also work. Adapted from my friend Maite C's Obst Kuchen Boden recipe that was given to me when we were stationed at Ft. Campbell KY.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 1 German Obst Kuchen, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 lb margarine or 1/4 lb butter, softened
2 eggs, separated
1/4 lb sugar (150 grams or 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar)
1/4 lb flour (150 grams or 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons flour)
1 (1/4 ounce) packet dry yeast
1 teaspoon vanilla (or 1 tablespoon vanilla sugar)
1/2 cup milk (approximate)
2/3 cup prepared custard (optional)
2 -3 cups fresh fruit such as strawberries (or kiwis, apricots, cherries)
1/2 cup fruit jam mixed with a little water, to glaze (red currant, strawberry or apricot jam)
freshly whipped cream, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In large bowl, beat yolks. Add sugar, softened margarine and yeast. Mix well.
  • Add flour, then vanilla and mix well.
  • In separate bowl beat egg whites until stiff. Add egg whites to flour mixture - then gradually mix in enough milk to give a soft dropping consistency.
  • Grease German flan pan. Add dough to greased pan, spreading evenly with a spatula.
  • Bake at 350F degrees for about 20 minutes until tests done with a toothpick.
  • Remove from oven. Cool in pan on a rack for 15 minutes, then invert on a cake plate or other large plate.
  • Arrange fresh berries or other fresh or canned fruits (kiwi slices, pineapple, gooseberries, apricots, and cherries are nice) on top of the inverted sponge cake (note: you may add a thin custard layer prior to filling with fruit, if you wish). Spread your favorite fruit glaze over the top of the fruit (may use a clear glaze or use strawberry or red currant jelly, or apricot jam). Chill until serving time.
  • Serve with dollops of fresh whipped cream, and a cup of coffee. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.3, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 55, Sodium 160.2, Carbohydrate 29.1, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 16, Protein 4.2

TRADITIONAL BRITISH VICTORIAN SANDWICH SPONGE CAKE



Traditional British Victorian Sandwich Sponge Cake image

Make and share this Traditional British Victorian Sandwich Sponge Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Pikabree

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 1 cake, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

150 g self-raising flour
3 eggs
150 g margarine
150 g caster sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to gas mark 4, 180°C, 350°F then mix the sugar and margarine together until creamy.
  • Beat the eggs then add one at a time, stirring until it is runny.
  • At this point you could add flavour if you wanted.
  • Sieve the flour into the bowl, then mix altogether until all the flour is gone.
  • Grease the tins with margarine and then divide equally between two tins, and bake for 25 minutes.
  • Take them out and put on a cooling tray for 10 minutes.
  • Cut out both sides, and put them together like a sandwich.
  • Oh, and be sure to add jam or something delicious between the two cake halves.

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