Whisked Sponge

          A wonderfully light sponge, perfect for decorating as a dessert.

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8” round tin

OVEN TEMPERATURE :    Gas 4, 180 c, 350 f.

COOKING TIME :   30 mins 

INGREDIENTS

2 eggs – separated

2oz castor sugar

2oz plain flour

2 tblsp corn oil

 

METHOD

Whisk egg whites until stiff.

Whisk in sugar a spoonful at a time until stiff then whisk in broken egg yolks.

Continuing to whisk … slowly drip the oil into the mixture until it’s blended.

Fold in sifted flour.

Turn into a prepared tin and bake for 30 mins..

When cool, this sponge is delicious split open, filled with whipped cream and fresh fruit and dusted with icing sugar.