Basic Sponge Cake Recipe

Directions

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   Combine cake flour, baking pwdr, and salt, stir well and set aside.
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   Beat 3 egg yolks in a large mixing bowl at high speed of an electric mixer for 1 minute.
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   Gradually add in 3/4 c. sugar, beating constantly till egg yolks are thick and pale, about 5 min.
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   Add in vanilla and 1/4 c. water, beating at low speed till well blended.
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   Add in flour mix to egg yolk mix beating at low speed till blend- ed and set aside.
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   Beat 5 egg whites at room temperature at high speed till foamy.
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    Gradually add in remaining 1/4 c. sugar, 1 Tbsp.
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    at a time, beating till still peaks form.
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    Gently stir one fourth of the egg white mix into the batter.
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    Gently mix in the remaining egg white mix.
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    4.
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    Pour batter into an ungreased 10 inch tube pan.
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    Bake at 350F for 35 min or possibly till cake springs back when touched lightly in center.
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    Invert pan; cold 45 min.
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    Loosen cake from sides of pan, remove.