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Old-Fashioned Sponge Cake

Recipe by Yummy Yummy

A classic, airy old‑fashioned sponge cake made by folding a stable meringue into a rich egg‑yolk batter. The cake is baked using a gentle water‑bath method for a tender crumb and a light, buttery flavor.

MediumWesternServes 8

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Source Video
48m
Prep
2h
Cook
20m
Cleanup
3h 8m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$2.21
Total cost
$0.28
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Freezing egg whites before whipping
  • Heating oil to the correct temperature (60‑75°C)
  • Whipping meringue at medium speed and adding sugar in three stages
  • Gentle folding of meringue into yolk batter
  • Baking using a water‑bath with the specified temperature changes

Safety Warnings

  • Hot oil can cause burns – handle with care and use a heat‑proof container.
  • The oven and water bath are hot – use oven mitts.
  • When whisking, keep fingers away from the beaters.

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