Sponge Cake from Trinidad

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 12

Trinidad's delicious Sponge Cake recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

75 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

259

Sugar

31g

Fat

Trinidad's Sponge Cake is a popular dessert in Trinidad. It is a light and fluffy cake that is perfect for any occasion. This cake has a moist and tender crumb, which makes it perfect for layering with frosting or jam. Trinidad's Sponge Cake can be enjoyed on its own or with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. It is a dessert that is loved by people of all ages and is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to weddings to family gatherings.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2.	Sift together flour and salt. Set aside.
3.	Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, and continue beating until sugar is completely dissolved.
4.	Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored. Gradually add remaining 1/2 cup sugar, and continue beating for 5 minutes.
5.	Fold beaten egg whites into yolks. Add lemon juice and lime zest. Fold in flour mixture. Add cold water. Mix until just blended.
6.	Pour batter into prepared pan.
7.	Bake for 1 hour or until cake is golden brown on top. Test for doneness with wooden toothpick. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.
8.	Remove from oven and let cool in pan for 10 minutes. Then remove from pan and let cool completely on a wire rack.

PROS

Trinidad’s Sponge Cake is a light, fluffy and delicious dessert.
It is easy to prepare and requires only basic ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry.
This cake is perfect for any occasion and can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

The recipe makes a whole cake, which can be sliced and served to a large group of people.

CONS

This cake is quite high in sugar content, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a healthy and balanced diet.
It is also not suitable for people who are allergic to eggs.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Trinidad’s Sponge Cake has some health benefits. It contains protein and carbohydrates, which provide energy to the body. The egg whites in the recipe are a good source of protein and the lemon juice provides vitamin C.
However, it is also important to note that this cake is high in calories and fat, so it should be consumed in moderation.

	1 cup flour
	1/4 teaspoon salt
	4 eggs , separated
	1 cup sugar
	1 tablespoon lemon juice
	1 teaspoon lime zest , the grated peel
	1 tablespoon cold water