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December 24, 2017

Break O’ Dawn Sponge Cake (Prudence Penny) & Cocoanut Frosting

by Mrs Marvel

This sounds like a nice light flavored cake. Sponge cakes require care when folding ingredients, so that the whipped egg whites do not deflate. If they deflate, the cake will be flat, thin and firm. The reason is they have no raising agent, like baking powder or baking soda. Once the cake is baked, care … Continue reading →

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