Berwick Sponge Cakes

 Ingredients

• Six eggs
• Three cups of sugar
• Five cups of flour
• Two tsps of Cream of Tartar
• One cup of cold water
• One tsp of baking soda
• One tsp of salt
• One tsp of vanilla extract

 Directions

1. In a bowl, beat eggs for two minutes or until frothy.
2. Add sugar into the bowl, and beat for another five minutes.
3. Add three cups of the flour and Cream of Tartar, and beat for another two minutes.
4. Dissolve baking soda in cold water, and add to bowl. Beat for one minute.
5. Add vanilla, salt, and remaining three cups of flour. Beat for one minute.
6. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
7. Pour mix into two eight-inch greased pans, and bake for 45 minutes.
8. Remove and let cool.
9. Serve and enjoy!

Source — Creole Cookery

Prepared by Ayden Thomas

Louisiana Anthology

September 13, 2023