Hot Milk Sponge Cake I

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs for 4 minutes with electric mixer. Gradually add sugar; beat until light and fluffy, 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Whisk together the flour and baking powder, and add to egg mixture until just combined.
4. In a saucepan, heat 1/2 cup milk and 2 tablespoons butter until butter is melted. Gradually pour into the batter, mixing constantly. Pour into prepared pan.
5. Bake in preheated oven until cake is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.
6. Remove cake from oven; preheat oven's broiler.
7. Beat 1/4 cup brown sugar and 2 tablespoons butter until combined. Stir in milk to desired consistency. Stir in coconut and nuts. Spread over warm cake. Broil 4 inches from heat for 3 to 4 minutes, till golden.

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Angela A.

Feb. 18, 2009

"I was looking for a small sponge cake that would be quick and easy and this was it. I skipped the topping, added about 1/2 tsp vanilla and instead served it with strawberries and whipped cream. Imag..." See moreine a Twinkie with no chemical taste, fresher and more tender...that's the effect I got. Be sure to mix with a whisk attachment if you have and mix very well as air is the primary leavening here."

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fuji_apple

Mar. 2, 2008

"Mmmm, this cake turned out moist, fluffy, and delicious. I added 1 tsp of vanilla and 1/4 tsp of salt...." See more"

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naples34102

May. 7, 2011

"I made the cake, not the topping, and it was just what I was after - just a basic, old-fashioned sponge cake. I used the batter to make individual sponge cake shells for strawberry shortcake. The cak..." See morees were light, tender, airy and perfect to absorb those sweet strawberry (mixed with a little Chambord) juices."