Basic sponge cake

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This cake is best when dressed up!! And its versatile enough for any dressing/ icing and garnish!!

  • Average
  • 30 mins
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups sifted flour
  • 2 tbsp mazina
  • 2 1/2 tsps baking powder
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 5 eggs- seperated
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Preparation

Step 1

Mix the first 5 ingredients. Make a well in the center and add the egg yolks, oil and water. Beat in high until thoroughly incorporated.

Step 2

Beat egg whites with 1 tsp baking powder until stiff peaks form.

Step 3

Fold egg whites into batter.

Step 4

Pour batter into prepared pan (cupcake pan, bundt, square or round)
Tap out the bubbles from the pan.

Step 5

Make sure cake is leveled.
Bake at 325• for half an hour. Or until toothpick comes out clean.

Step 6

Cool completely before dressing or decorating.