Sponge Cake Recipe
Sponge Cake
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Ingredients for Sponge
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225g (8 oz) self-raising flour
225g (8 oz) butter, at room temperature
225g (8 oz) caster sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder
Method
Prep: 20min › Cook: 25min › Ready in: 45min
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Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C / gas mark 4.
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Measure all the ingredients into a large bowl.
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Mix all of the ingredients using an electric or hand whisk.
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Pour the mixture into 2 non-stick 7 inch (18cm) tins.
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Place them in the oven till golden brown 15-25 minutes.
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Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Ingredients for Frosting
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250g butter
200g icing sugar, sift
1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp milk
Method
1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and vanilla.
2. Blend in the sugar, a quarter at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Beat in the milk, and continue mixing until light and fluffy.
4. Keep icing covered until ready to decorate.
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Love, Pook
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