Sponge Cake
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
– 1/2 cup oil
– 1/2 cup milk
– 1/2 cup water
– 2 cups flour
– 4 teaspoons baking powder
– 4 eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla
– 1 cup sugar
For the Syrup:
– 1 1/2 cups water
– 3 tablespoons butter
– 2 1/2 cups icing sugar
– 3 heaped tablespoons cocoa powder
For the Red Syrup:
– 1 1/2 cups water
– 3 heaped tablespoons jam
– 3/4 cup icing sugar
– Red gel food coloring
Instructions:
1. Cake Preparation:
– Boil together oil, milk, and water. Set aside to cool slightly.
– Sift together flour and baking powder.
– In a separate bowl, beat eggs, vanilla, and sugar for about 5 to 6 minutes until light and fluffy.
– Gradually add the flour mixture and milk mixture in about 3 batches, folding gently to incorporate the ingredients.
– Pour the batter into greased cupcake trays.
– Bake at 180°C or 160°C (oven temperature may vary) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until baked through.
2. Chocolate Syrup:
– In a pot, brown the butter.
– Add water, icing sugar, and cocoa powder.
– Stir everything together over medium heat until well blended and butter is melted.
– Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
3. Red Syrup:
– In another pot, add water and jam.
– Stir in icing sugar and red gel food coloring.
– Heat over medium heat until it reaches boiling point, then let it boil for 3 to 4 minutes.
– Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Enjoy your delicious sponge cake with the chocolate and red syrups!
