Ginger Sponge Cake

Ginger Sponge Cake

A classic ginger sponge cake recipe from 1888.

Ingredients

  • 2 cupfuls Brown sugar
  • 4 Eggs
  • 1 pint Flour
  • 0.6666666666666666 cup Water
  • 1.5 teaspoonfuls Royal Baking Powder
  • 1 tablespoonful Royal Extract Ginger
  • 1 teaspoonful Royal Extract Lemon

Instructions

  1. 1In a large bowl, beat the eggs and brown sugar together for 10 minutes until light and fluffy.
  2. 2Add the water, flour (sifted with the Royal Baking Powder), Royal Extract Ginger, and Royal Extract Lemon to the egg and sugar mixture. Mix until a smooth sponge batter forms.
  3. 3Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan. Bake in a quick oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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