Orange-Scented Sponge Cake

Name: Orange-Scented Sponge Cake
Yield: 8 portions
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature; ¾ cup unbleached all-purpose flour; Pinch of salt; ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar; 4 eggs, separated; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon orange flower water*

Preparation info

8
portions

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

The New Basics Cookbook

By Sheila Lukins and Julee Rosso

Published 1989

About

Our sponge cake is delicious on its own or as a base for fresh fruits and lightly flavored whipped cream, or a scoop of your favorite ice cream.

Ingredients

4 eggs, separated
¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
½</

Cake
Dessert
Vegetarian

Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter and flour a 9 inch cake pan.
Combine the egg yolks and ¾