tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768354369792722053.post7763581285011221245..comments2023-11-05T23:19:26.133+11:00Comments on Ada and Darcy: Sponge Cake DisastersKellie Collishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05189277557491769994noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768354369792722053.post-67780087042285601752010-10-13T09:59:56.920+11:002010-10-13T09:59:56.920+11:00I'm totally drooling now :)I'm totally drooling now :)Tales of Whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10938494589922620170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768354369792722053.post-72267419747896559532010-10-09T10:19:20.004+11:002010-10-09T10:19:20.004+11:00I have heard its all in the eggs , they need to be...I have heard its all in the eggs , they need to be super fresh & the oven temperature needs to be spot on. Some ovens just dont have it !<br />Karyn xKarynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00993635857301848627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768354369792722053.post-83893267664775490152010-10-07T16:44:51.167+11:002010-10-07T16:44:51.167+11:00i was thinking the same as zondra. its 10:45 at n...i was thinking the same as zondra. its 10:45 at night- no way can i eat right now, but that looks amazzzing<br /><br />thanks (sorta) for sharing ;) hee hee!<br />best,<br />Hallie<br />http://glamlamb.comThe Glam Lambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17115215714972554178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768354369792722053.post-88058737357544946222010-10-06T00:08:56.323+11:002010-10-06T00:08:56.323+11:00I never made a sponge cake but I love baking. I ca...I never made a sponge cake but I love baking. I can do cookies and easy cakes so... sorry no tips from me. but the photo looks great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768354369792722053.post-86966423790576127582010-10-05T16:03:16.956+11:002010-10-05T16:03:16.956+11:00I have never tried to make a sponge cake. That do...I have never tried to make a sponge cake. That does look delicious!Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09949662422695766070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768354369792722053.post-42261839045199102282010-10-05T15:21:58.752+11:002010-10-05T15:21:58.752+11:00Found some tips online. If it makes you feel bett...Found some tips online. If it makes you feel better, they are not an easy cake to make. Maybe use room temperature eggs to incorporate more air into the batter so it comes out fluffy?? Here is the link:<br />http://allrecipes.com//HowTo/sponge-cakes/Detail.aspx<br /><br />Good Luck!<br />-TessaPagoda Presshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17687807532709943538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768354369792722053.post-39838309340514270542010-10-05T14:29:53.225+11:002010-10-05T14:29:53.225+11:00Hi Kellie, thanks for stopping by my blog!
I'...Hi Kellie, thanks for stopping by my blog!<br /><br />I've only made sponge cake a few times, but I believe the secret to a successful one is to beat the batter on medium until it turns shiny and lightens in color, about 10-15 minutes. Can't hurt to try! Good luck!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14963564417866585477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768354369792722053.post-61978912177480324742010-10-05T14:07:40.229+11:002010-10-05T14:07:40.229+11:00Hey Kellie - I used to have the same problem with ...Hey Kellie - I used to have the same problem with sponge cakes, but then I read somewhere that opening the oven during baking can make them sink. Perhaps that's where you're having problems? <br /><br />Andrea X<br />andreareh.blogspot.comAndrea Rehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14468798740867264548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768354369792722053.post-28052566427405286002010-10-05T13:15:31.239+11:002010-10-05T13:15:31.239+11:00No clue my dear! I'm not much of a baker becau...No clue my dear! I'm not much of a baker because of this very reason :) I'll bet if you looked on Cooks Illustrated site you might find some tips.Kelle Damehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10145503884895343829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768354369792722053.post-89824401664532960502010-10-05T12:52:08.448+11:002010-10-05T12:52:08.448+11:00im sure it would still taste delish!!! i would hav...im sure it would still taste delish!!! i would have smothered it with cream & jam and ate it anyway!i think the key to a sponge is very fresh eggs, be very careful not to add any yolk to the egg white before whipping - then fold the eggwhites very gently -handle with care- im sure a cake like the one in the image is made with 2-3 cakes anyway<br />Unless you make an angel cake which has 12 eggs or so, you wont get that kind of height.Anastasiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12998009178493796361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768354369792722053.post-87530063875460957212010-10-05T12:48:15.994+11:002010-10-05T12:48:15.994+11:00It is very tricky with sponge cakes. I have also h...It is very tricky with sponge cakes. I have also had some bad experiences. Have you tried one of Martha Stewart's recipes for sponge cake?And So I Whisperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12254825927537732186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768354369792722053.post-89090614210324470702010-10-05T11:40:31.263+11:002010-10-05T11:40:31.263+11:00I know that sponge cakes need a lot of air, maybe ...I know that sponge cakes need a lot of air, maybe not beating enough air into it or not enough baking powder maybe!? Great pic! :)Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10250245163276472667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768354369792722053.post-68098070339168917782010-10-05T11:33:19.157+11:002010-10-05T11:33:19.157+11:00I have never made a sponge cake before but this lo...I have never made a sponge cake before but this looks lovely! <br /><br />I'm planning my best friends kitchen tea and this cake would be a perfect addition. <br /><br />Good luck Kellie x <br /><br />Also, I'm not sure if the zig zag fabric that you have on your lamp shade will be available in a cushion but I would love to buy one if it is :)Palettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11542365413973560915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768354369792722053.post-75964659498080034652010-10-05T11:17:13.411+11:002010-10-05T11:17:13.411+11:00What a delicious looking cake, and also a beautifu...What a delicious looking cake, and also a beautiful photo.<br />SxShannon Frickehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01059513098546237493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768354369792722053.post-50087849273440576342010-10-05T10:06:34.842+11:002010-10-05T10:06:34.842+11:00Im a terrible baker myself, but , Fielders cornflo...Im a terrible baker myself, but , Fielders cornflour( it in a yellow box) used to have a sponge recipe on the back of the box, its fool proof, I get a light fluffy, wow the family sponge evertime. Give it a go, you will be successful!!!Trish @ A dream house for Trishhttp://www.adreamhousefortrish.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768354369792722053.post-61882798766824516842010-10-05T09:53:31.465+11:002010-10-05T09:53:31.465+11:00I rarely bake cakes anymore because they never see...I rarely bake cakes anymore because they never seem to turn out the way I want!! They can look so artistic!<br /><br />Karena<br />Art by KarenaKarenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768354369792722053.post-80401115098197601162010-10-05T09:51:12.753+11:002010-10-05T09:51:12.753+11:00Sadly I can't offer any tips... only that I wa...Sadly I can't offer any tips... only that I want cake now!! MMmmmm "Let them eat Cake"!!<br /><br />:) HazelHazel from Hazel Loves Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10572169796420662399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768354369792722053.post-69724891058796707832010-10-05T09:30:17.303+11:002010-10-05T09:30:17.303+11:00hi Kellie - my sponges were terrible until I got t...hi Kellie - my sponges were terrible until I got the Women's Weekly cake book (One of those ones from the newsagent). The trick is to do with the temperature of the eggs, and sieving the flour twice, and making sure the butter is room temperature and a few other things. Trust me, those WW ladies know what they are doing. Have a nice day. xoJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02475155333546477042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768354369792722053.post-38675064549765415922010-10-05T09:21:17.265+11:002010-10-05T09:21:17.265+11:00well I'm no expert, but I do know that you sho...well I'm no expert, but I do know that you shouldn't mix it too long. Over mixing the eggs can make any baked good more dense and less fluffy!Laura Bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13204949409014092573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768354369792722053.post-83613387142489679352010-10-05T08:58:27.857+11:002010-10-05T08:58:27.857+11:00I only now how to eat sponge cake :( NicolexI only now how to eat sponge cake :( NicolexFirst House on the Righthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17473940051850187576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768354369792722053.post-23246520001154275412010-10-05T08:44:58.533+11:002010-10-05T08:44:58.533+11:00Oh sweetheart, you are not alone. I am the worlds ...Oh sweetheart, you are not alone. I am the worlds worst baker. I know enough to keep my children alive and that is all. Dietetics does not teach one to cook!... or have any of the answers. I hope someone has the answer for you. A-M xxThe House That A-M Builthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870752194541203656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768354369792722053.post-80915039718137636212010-10-05T08:25:29.854+11:002010-10-05T08:25:29.854+11:00I used to bake quite a lot, but never attempted sp...I used to bake quite a lot, but never attempted sponge cakes. Possibly there are 'sponge cake specialists'? Now I don't bake at all, most likely I've forgotten how. Luckily for me, my local supermarket has a great bakery. Good luck on your sponge cake quest, Kellie. ;)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768354369792722053.post-89018122302274635192010-10-05T08:22:04.914+11:002010-10-05T08:22:04.914+11:00If it is a sponge cake, you are probably having to...If it is a sponge cake, you are probably having to beat the egg whites separately and then add them to the other mix. If the peaks and under or over beaten, the cake won't bake properly. Also, if the sugar didn't dissolve well with the egg yolks or any other ingredient it was mixed with, you probably had a overly moist and flat cake. (I used to make wedding cakes). Hope this helps. I bet your next cake will be just perfect!Silvia Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053712336990830274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768354369792722053.post-86471406282253181372010-10-05T08:19:46.648+11:002010-10-05T08:19:46.648+11:00Are you cutting the layers too thin? Or maybe you ...Are you cutting the layers too thin? Or maybe you don't have the right tool to cut the layers?<br />I have used the wire gadget to cut layers and it worked. Next time show us some pictures, so we can think of something.<br />Hope you will not give up!Simonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00827269886498919471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768354369792722053.post-25225797632483336712010-10-05T08:11:53.092+11:002010-10-05T08:11:53.092+11:00ohhh.... you didn't.... UNFAIR! :)
Looks super...ohhh.... you didn't.... UNFAIR! :)<br />Looks super yummy!<br /><br />Northern LightNatasha @ Northern Light Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09059475901507980212noreply@blogger.com