Sponge Cake

Gas bubbles in a sponge cake provide structure and lightness during baking. However, when the cake is left out for a while, the gas bubbles can escape or collapse due to the cake's moisture evaporating, leading to a loss of volume. This results in the flattening of the surface as the cake loses its aerated structure, causing it to become denser and less fluffy. Additionally, exposure to air can dry out the cake, further contributing to its flat appearance.

The Chinese traditionally baked their sponge cakes, known as "chiffon cake" or "sponge cake," in a variety of settings, including home kitchens and bakeries. They often used steam ovens or conventional ovens to achieve the light and airy texture characteristic of these cakes. In some regions, particularly in dim sum restaurants, sponge cakes are steamed rather than baked, which gives them a unique texture. This versatile cake is a staple in Chinese celebrations and gatherings.

Nagasaki castella sponge cake is also known as "Kasutera." This traditional Japanese cake has its origins in the 16th century, introduced by Portuguese missionaries. Made with simple ingredients like flour, sugar, eggs, and starch syrup, it is known for its moist texture and sweet flavor. Castella is popular in Japan and is often enjoyed as a snack or dessert.

Sponge cake is considered a solid because it has a defined shape and volume, and it does not flow like a liquid. It maintains its structure when baked due to the protein network formed by the eggs and flour, giving it a solid consistency.

With the given ingredients, you can make a maximum of 3 fruitcakes (500g flour + 100g sugar each) or 4 sponge cakes (200g flour + 200g sugar each). Since you want to make more than 4 cakes, you can make a combination of fruitcakes and sponge cakes, but you won't be able to make more than 3 fruitcakes due to the limited flour and sugar available.

because Queen Victoria liked a slice of sponge cake with her afternoon tea.

Castor or caster sugar is the name of a very fine sugar in Britain, so named because the grains are small enough to fit though a sugar "caster" or sprinkler. It is sold as "superfine" sugar in the United States. It is useful for dissolving in cold liquids or in egg whites for meringues.

fruit pound cake

the diffewrence is that pound cake is thicker and has more moistness to it and sponge cake is kinda dry. it really depends on how you make it. but really,the pound cake is better

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No, if you put soda in a cake it would probably taste horrible and it would be all mushy and squishy and damp. What you do have to put in, however, is baking soda which looks like white flour.

Sponge Cake freezes quite well! Just be aware that it can go soggy when defrosted. I wouldn't use a microwave to defrost it either, just leave it out at room temperature for the day. Hope this helps!

As long as it is fresh. Baking powder can loose some of it's punch over time if not in a sealed container. Flour on the shelf is not packaged as tightly as baking powder in a can. It is not a big loss but does occur. It is not better, just a convenience.

because you have left it to long in the oven,its over cooked

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Fresh eggs are always better for taste and quality, but - as long as the eggs haven't gone bad - they will still do just fine.

Usually it is between 325 and 350 F, 160-180 C.

• Sugar
• Flour
• Eggs
• Milk
• Baking Powder
• Butter

Either cooked too long in the oven or once cooked has been left out to cool for too long.