Chinese Sponge Cake Recipe
In China this Sponge Cake is something very traditional and everyone at home just dies for it! The best part of the sponge cake comes with the taste of almond extract and the sesame seeds topping. Believe me it's very simple to make, so why not give it a try!
Ingredients
8 eggs, separated
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup oil
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/2 cups flour
Black sesame seeds
Directions
In a bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until very stiff; set aside.
In another bowl, beat together egg yolks, sugar, milk and oil, mixing well; then beat in flour and add almond extract.
Fold egg whites into cake batter; pour into a greased and floured angel cake pan.
Bake at 350°F for 50 minutes.
When baked, turn onto cake rack to cool.
Sprinkle top with sesame seeds.
In another bowl, beat together egg yolks, sugar, milk and oil, mixing well; then beat in flour and add almond extract.
Fold egg whites into cake batter; pour into a greased and floured angel cake pan.
Bake at 350°F for 50 minutes.
When baked, turn onto cake rack to cool.
Sprinkle top with sesame seeds.
