English sponge cake
Description
Delicious baked goods for the whole family. I’m sure the proper recipe for a traditional English sponge cake will come in handy for every homemaker. Actually, it’s worth taking the plunge once to bake a sponge cake at home and turn it into a cake (such as the one in this recipe, for example), and store-bought cakes will no longer interest you :) The recipe is quite simple, but you need to get the hang of it—the first time may not turn out quite right. Good luck with making it. Serve warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
Take the butter and beat it with sugar and vanilla sugar, then add the eggs one at a time, continuing to beat. At the end, sift in the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix thoroughly.
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Step 2
Take a baking dish, line it with parchment paper, and grease it with oil. Put the batter into the dish, place it in the oven, and bake for 30 minutes at 190 degrees.
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Step 3
The sponge cake itself is already ready, but we’ll immediately make a little cake out of it. Let the sponge cake cool.
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Step 4
Cut our sponge cake lengthwise into two equal parts.
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Step 5
Cut the strawberries into small pieces, and whip the cream with sugar. Mix the strawberries and cream.
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Step 6
Spread the strawberry filling onto one half of the sponge cake, then cover it with the other half on top.
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Step 7
Dust with powdered sugar and decorate with fresh berries. Done! :) Best eaten right away, while still fresh.