Marj's Sponge Cake

There is a very special lady named Marj who cooks one of the most amazing cakes I have had the pleasure of devouring.  She made it recently for her daughter's wedding and I chased the flower girls who were handing out the pieces all night!  So delicious!  Marj recently was gracious enough to share her fabulous recipe with me - a classic sponge from a classic dame.

Thanks Marj ...

Ingredients
(pictured is the fancy sponge cake from the wedding as well as the classic sponge!)

• 3 eggs separated
• pinch of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 1/2 cup castor sugar
• 2/3 cup of cornflour
• 1 tablespoon of plain flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder

Pre-heat oven to 190 degrees celsius (375F) gas or electric.  Beat egg whites with salt until soft peaks form.  Gradually beat in the sugar, a little at a time, then continue beating until stiff.

Add egg yolks and vanilla essence, beat until combined.

Sift together 3 times - cornflour, plain flour and baking powder, then add the egg mixture.  Carefully and lightly fold the mixture together using a wooden spoon or spatula.  Do not stir.

Divide batter evenly between two 20cm round sandwich pans (grease pans well - don't use baking paper) and bake for 18-20 mins. Until cooked through.

Take from the oven and allow to cool on a cake rack.  When ready spread some fresh cream in between the round and place together.  Sprinkle some icing sugar on the top.

Delicious!

Cocinar, comer y ser feliz!
Leticia