How do i make the perfect sponge cake?
*****Butter Sponge Cake 1 c. sifted flour 1 Tbsp. baking powder 1/4 c. melted butter 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/2 c. milk scalded 6 egg yolks 1 c. sugar Sift together flour and baking powder; add vanilla to scalded milk and keep hot. Beat eggs until thick and lemon colored. Gradually beat in sugar. Quickly add flour mixture. Stir just until mixed. Gently stir in hot milk mixture. Pour into greased 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan. Bake in 350 degrees oven for 30 to 35 minutes. —Orange Butter Frosting:— 1/4 c. butter, creamed 2 c. confectioners sugar 2 tsp. grated orange peel 2 Tbsp. orange juice Beat until smooth. Spread on cool butter sponge cake cut into squares. Center with pecan halves or English walnuts to garnish. *****Lemon Sponge Cake—A light and fluffy cake that you can serve to finish off your traditional English Afternoon tea. You can omit the lemon extract if you want a less bold taste. 6 eggs 1 cup white sugar 1/4 cup water 1 tsp lemon extract 1 cup flour (cake variety) 1/2 tsp cream of t
