Dot’s sponge cake was a bit tricky, but I think I have mastered it now…only took me three tries at it! I had to do a bit of research but I stuck with the original recipe and it tastes delicious. I am not sure it looks or tastes the way Nan’s did, I am convinced … Continue reading
Dot’s Sponge 5 Eggs at room temperature ¾ of a Cup of castor sugar ¾ Cup of Kream cornflour ½ Teaspoon of Bi-Carb Soda ½ Teaspoon of Baking Soda 3 Teaspoons of Plain flour 1 Teaspoon of Self raising flour Grease 2 deep 20cm round cake tins and line the bases with baking paper … Continue reading
Ginger Fluff Sponge ½ Cup Cornflour 2 Tablespoons Plain Flour 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon 1 Teaspoon Ground Ginger 1 Teaspoon Cocoa 1 ½ Teaspoons Baking Powder ¼ Teaspoon Bi-carb Soda 4 Eggs Separated (room temperature, not from the fridge) ½ Cup Castor Sugar 1 Tablespoon Golden Syrup Beat egg whites until soft peaks form then slowly … Continue reading
Cooking with Nan 