Like a quiet Sunday arvo spent napping, or icing
sugar on a sponge cake, there's an uncomplicated appeal.
Not exact matches
And there,
on page 435, was this recipe for «visitandine,» described as a «simple, very white cake with an elegant small - grained - crumb, a lovely springy
sponge, and a pure butter and
sugar flavor that makes it perfect plain or paired with jam, fruit, chocolate, citrus curds, cream frosting, or glaze.»
We have made
sugar decorations in advance, also baked
sponge layers the night before and then
on the day (when she was at school) only assembled the cake.
Sponge Cake 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons powdered
sugar, divided (to sprinkle
on towel and for topping) 1 cup sifted flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 3 large eggs 1/2 cup granulated
sugar Zest of 1/2 fresh lemon 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted, cooled 1/4 cup pine nuts Ground cinnamon powder for dusting
With a
sponge, the yeast actually breaks down and feeds
on the
sugars in the flour.
First, they must test the
sugar sponge on animals that are more similar to humans, such as macaque monkeys.
If you don't like pine nuts you can top the
sponge with toasted sliced almonds or leave out nuts altogether and sprinkle some icing
sugar on top instead.