We are back with the Bake it Yourself Section and today it is 'Sponge Cake' !!!

We are back with the Bake it Yourself Section and today it is 'Sponge Cake'

To bake a sponge cake you will require:
170 gms self raising flour or plain flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
170 gms butter
170 gms powdered sugar
1/3 cup milk (approx.)
1 tsp vanilla essence

Procedure:
Sieve the flour and keep it aside.Take out the butter from the refrigerator 1 hour in advance.Cream the butter and sugar very well.When the mixture is light and creamy, fold in the flour and add milk until the batter has a dropping consistency.Add the vanilla essence and mix well and keep aside.Grease and dust two 175 mm. (7") diameter swiss cake tins.Pour half the mixture into each of the two prepared tins.Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 20 minutes.Keep aside to cool and use as required.