Simple Sponge Cake

Well, my baking experiments has started a baking venture in our family. After many attempts, my friend's cakes have been collapsing time after time. So here is a sponge cake so simple you can't go wrong, and I'm going to detail the instructions so it can't go wrong!

When I say simple, I mean simple, but of course you can complicate things and add in a tad of this, a dash of that and a spoon of what every you like. Such as cinnamon, vanilla, citrus zest, ginger juice, butter, vegetable oil, milk....what ever you wish, but do it sparingly, don't put in a cup of orange juice...I would say a tablespoon should be sufficient. But here are the basics to a wonderfully simple sponge cake.

Ingredients:
3 large eggs
1/2 cup of powdered sugar (65 grams) or use regular sugar 65 grams
2/3 cup of flour (85 grams)

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees (roughly 180 degrees in Celsius)
2. Beat eggs and sugar on low for 2 minutes, then on high for 3 minutes (should be very light in color and fluffy)
3. Shift half the flour in and fold 5 times, shift the remaining flour in and fold 8 to 10 times, should be all combined, if not, fold in a few more times, if its not combine, something is wrong...do it slowly and try to combine it with a large spatula. Should not need to use the mixer for this.
4. Pour in 8 or 9 inch cake pan and bake for 17 to 20 minutes, when top turns brown, insert a toothpick inside, if it comes out clean, its READY, if still wet/sticky, bake a few more minutes.

What is folding? like folding towels, treat the mixture as a round towel, bring the sides into the center and do it all around the bowl, so you bring the mixture from the side to the center about 10 to 15 times TOTAL!

Give this a try and have fun...ask if you have any questions!
Enjoy!