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BASIC SPONGE CAKE is for Dessert.

BASIC SPONGE CAKE takes 30 minutes to prepare.

BASIC SPONGE CAKE takes 50 minutes to cook.

BASIC SPONGE CAKE makes 12 servings.

The ingredients for BASIC SPONGE CAKE are:

6 eggs, separated
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1/2 cup warm water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Here is how you make BASIC SPONGE CAKE:

Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sift flour and salt; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, beat yolks until slightly thickened. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until thick and lemon-colored. Blend in water and vanilla. Add dry ingredients to yolk mixture; mix well. In another mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, about 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold a fourth of egg whites into the batter, then fold in remaining whites. Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan; smooth the top. Bake at 325° for 55-60 minutes or cake springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert the pan; cool completely. Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate. Slice; drizzle with ice cream topping. Yield: 12 servings. Number of Servings: 12Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user WAXCANDLER.

The nutritional information for BASIC SPONGE CAKE is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 12
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 184.0

• Total Fat: 2.5 g
• Cholesterol: 106.3 mg
• Sodium: 31.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 36.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g
• Protein: 4.6 g

The dietary needs meet for BASIC SPONGE CAKE is Low Fat