Easy Sponge Cake

This is an adapted recipe from a cook book I was given many years ago. I enjoy this recipe for it's simplicity and versatility.

2 eggs

1 cup white sugar

1 tsp vanilla

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup milk

1 Tbsp Butter (or margarine)


Preheat oven: to 350 degrees

1. Beat eggs until frothy; add sugar gradually while beating until thick. Add vanilla.

2. Mix flour, baking powder and salt; stir into egg mixture.

3. In a small saucepan heat milk and butter until hot (not boiling). Stir into batter.

4. Spread into greased 9x9" pan.

5. Bake for 25-30 minutes. (toothpick in centre of cake should come out clean)

Serve warm or cool and top with choice of fruits, whipped cream or icing.

Freezes well; great dessert for unexpected guests because it whips up so fast and can be served warm. It doesn't need frosting or icing, but to dress it up for dessert: dust each slice with a little bit of icing sugar.