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Sponge Cake Base
The story
From Karla's family cookbook (2014). This classic sponge is the Wagner family base recipe for layered cakes and roulades – with a trusted tip from "Tidi" for an exceptionally light and airy result.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 45 min
- Servings
- 8
- Difficulty
- medium
Method
Beat sugar and egg yolks with the hot water until very fluffy.
Add flour and baking powder
Bake at 180°C for about 30 minutes.
Tidi's tip: Add a little beaten egg white to the eggs and sugar first – the mixture beats better. Sift flour and baking powder and fold in gently.