Sponge cake question?!
Sponge cake question?
what is the difference between a sponge cake and every other cakes?
and can i cover a sponge cake with fondant?
Answers:
No a sponge cake is not the type of cake to cover in fondant it is usually not frosted at all but here is a picture of sugar coated one so you know what a sponge cake looks like.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynac/10027...
SPONGE CAKE
4 eggs
2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. butter
1 c. boiling milk
2 c. all purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
Beat eggs until very light. Beat in sugar, salt, and vanilla. Beat in butter and boiling milk. Sift together flour and baking powder and beat in very quickly. Immediately pour into prepared pan. (Makes two 9 inch layers or 13 x 9 inch oblong.) Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until cake tests done.