Because in a sponge cake, there is eggs.
the eggs give the cake lift and make it spongy
Victoria Sponge
A genoese sponge is a cake sponge made with no fat. Instead more eggs are used to make the cake, leaving a light and airy consistency.
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are sponge cakes made out of a sponge? what color is a sponge cake? have i ever had a sponge cake? why is it called a sponge cake? answers to questions above: are sponge cakes made out of a sponge- no. what color is a sponge cake- depends on the flavor. have i ever had a sponge cake- no. why is it called a sponge cake- because he flakey spongy feeling of the sponge cake and the sponge cake feels and looks like a sponge. tell me if this helps on sponge cakes or your research on sponge cakes. thankyou :]
No - a basic sponge-cake recipe comprises flour, sugar, margarine and eggs. The basic quantities are - 2 eggs plus 4 ounces (112g) of each of other ingredients
add 2 tea spoons of gum Arabic powder to make a small sponge cake (6 eggs). Add the powder to the dry ingredients. It will help the cake to rise and will add natural soluble fibre to your cake.
From the sponge-like consistency of the cake.
The sponge cake has its own form.
The major difference between a sponge cake and a butter cake is that a sponge cake has no fat in it, should be light in texture. A sponge cake not stored correctly will go dry quickly. A cake with butter in is a firmer moist cake which should keep longer.
Sponge cake is a heterogeneous mixture.
Sponge cake is usually lighter than creamed cake is.