1) Pre-heat oven to 180/350 gas 4, grease and line 8" round tin (or other tin required)
2) Soften the butter by whisking, and then add the sugar and cream together until light and fluffy.
3) Add the eggs one at a time, beating well between each.
4) Add the vanilla and flour and fold in gently, so not to remove much of the air created when creaming.
5) Add the mixture to the tin and bake in the centre of the oven for 20-30 minutes until golden and if need be test with a skewer.
6) When done leave to cool for 5 minutes in the tin then turn out and cool completely. Fill and top with anything you wish, and enjoy.
Vanila Essence | 1 tsp |
Eggs, Beaten | 3 |
Self Raising Flour, Sifted | 6oz/175g |
Caster Sugar | 6oz/175g |
Butter, Softened | 6oz/175g |
With this being the basic recipe I use for all my sponge cakes, you can easily change the flavour, colour, toppings and fillings to suit any occasion.
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