2 Sponge Cakes
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By Leila & Abdullahi · ·
A sponge cake was the first cake we baked in Somalia. The ingredients were: 6 eggs, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup flour. The steps were: separate the yolks from the egg whites; beat the egg whites with the sugar until foamy; beat in the egg yolks, then gently add the flour. Bake. The process, however, was not as easy as cake. Most people did not have electric mixers, and the majority had no ovens.
Cakes were baked in pots set on a charcoal stove. Hot embers were put on top of the lid, and these together with the warm coals underneath the pot, baked the cake. The right amount of coals, as well as the correct baking time, was determined by experience. Those who knew it, knew it.
Sponge cakes are by nature dry, but some are more dry than others. To make the cake more moist, we added a little melted butter to the batter. We also made sure that we did not bake the cake too long. Baking it too long, results in a very dry cake.
We wanted the cake to be very light, but using cake flour was not an option because many of our readers do not have access to it. To get similar results, we added cornstarch (cornflour) to the all-purpose (plain) flour. We experimented with different proportions until we settled on a ratio of 1 cup all-purpose flour to ½ cup cornstarch. We like the result and we hope that you will too.
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Ingredients
1 cup = 237 mL · 1 Tbsp = 15 mL · 1 tsp = 5 mL. All are level measurements.
Macerated strawberries
Method
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Steps for preparing sponge cake #1 Combine the flour, cornstarch (cornflour) and salt and sift twice.
In a bowl, combine the melted butter, vanilla essence and the lemon rind. Mix well.
Place the bowl of the stand mixer in a larger bowl with hot tap water.
Place the eggs in the bowl for 10 minutes to warm them up. Stir frequently to prevent the eggs from cooking.
Attach the warm bowl to the mixer and add the sugar.
Beat on high for 5 to 7 minutes. Do not beat for less than 5 minutes.
Set the mixer speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture. Do not unnecessarily prolong the time for adding the flour.
Add the butter mixture and mix until just combined.
Pour the batter into a buttered and floured 9½” (24 cm) mould. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F/177°C for 35 minutes.
Bring the eggs to room temperature Beat the eggs & sugar for at least 5 minutes Sponge Cake Sponge Cake Sponge Cake With macerated strawberries & whipped cream Steps for preparing sponge cake #2 Separate the yolks from the egg whites.
Place the bowl, that you intend to use, in a larger bowl with hot tap water.
Place the egg whites in the bowl and beat as you gradually add the sugar.
Beat the eggs and sugar until foamy and thick (8 to 10 minutes).
Add the egg yolks.
Beat for 1 minute.
Gently fold in the flour mixture. Mixing vigorously will deflate the batter. It is the air that was incorporated in the eggs that makes the cake rise (no need for a leavening agent).
Add the butter mixture and fold until just combined.
Pour the batter into a buttered and floured 9½” (24 cm) mould. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F/177°C for 35 minutes.
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شكرًا جزيلا على الوصفة الرائعة..في الكعكة الثانية رائحة البيض ظاهرة ما الحل؟..
هل اضفتي الهيل المطحون؟
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نعم حسب الوصفة…سأعاود المحاولة إن شاء الله .. شكرًا
Aslam calaykum walaal waan idiin salaamay marka hore marka xiga sponge cake marwalbo waaan jeclahy in aan sameeyo marka waan isku dayey in aan sameeyo waxaana raacay recipe 1 exactly sida aad u sameeseen laakiin cake ga markaan ka saaray oven ka oo uu qaboobay oon pan ka saaray waxaan arkay in uu dhexda especially salkiisa uu dhagax noqday walaal maxay kula tahay oo sababi kara midaa please iga caawiya midaa JAZAAKA ALLAH QAYR AND EID MUBARAK
Wacalaykum Assalaam Waraxmatullaahi Wabarakaatuh.
Ciid Wanaagsan walaal. Foornada mar walba shelfka dhexe ku dub. Hoos iyo kor midna lama rabo. Kulaylka foornada iyo waqtiga dubidda waa inay sax noqdaan. Haddii fooranada lagu daahiyo wuu adkaanaayaa.
Asc walaalo ramadaan kariim waxaan rabaa anigu ma garanaayo sida loo sameeyo doolshaha lkn waxaan rabaa inaad iga caawiso oo aad ii sheegto doolsho ka fudud
Asalam camalaykum walaal waan ku salaamy. This is a great cake but my first try didn’t turn out the way I wanned I divided everything in half because I wanted small cake and I baked it for 25mnt in 350f but the cake became dry and crumbly I need your help because I want to try it again is it the baking time and if it’s how long should I bake it for. Thanks Ramadan kareem
Wa’alaikum Assalam Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.
Ramadan Kareem, Jawahir.
It looks like the cake was over baked. The baking time also has to be adjusted based on the size of the pan you used for baking.
I did everything but it is not coming right but after work today I will try it again and I hope that it will come out right. I always love our food and proud of it, but sometimes it does not work for me. but thank you so much for everything you are doing.
With baking, the measurements have to be accurate. We hope it will work out for you this time.