chinese sponge cake

(1 RATING)
43 Pinches
Los Angeles, CA
Updated on Jun 21, 2011

Bleh, took me forever to get the Asian bakery taste to it. Don't worry if it seems a little dry; remember! brush with simple syrup. By the way, I think this is best with stabilized whipped cream and fresh fruit.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 25 Min
method ---
yield

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 dash cream of tartar

How To Make chinese sponge cake

  • Step 1
    preheat an oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line the bottom of a 9in. pan with parchment paper. (depending on the depth of your pan, you may need another)
  • Step 2
    crack the eggs in a double boiler and stir with sugar until sugar has dissolved.
  • Step 3
    add vanilla extract and beat until frothy, then add cream of tartar and beat more until pale and foamy, as well increased noticeably in volume.
  • Step 4
    fold sifted flour in.
  • Step 5
    pour batter into parchment lined pan(s) and bake until gold and toothpicks come out clean, approximately 20-25 minutes

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