Sugar Crust Sponge Recipe

Name: Sugar Crust Sponge
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cake; 110 g flour; 1 pinch salt; 3 medium eggs, at room temp; 125 g caster sugar, plus 1 tablespoon for the cream; 1 lemon, zest of; assembling cake; 200 ml cream; 1 small piece vanilla pod (or essence or paste to taste); 1 tablespoon red currant jelly; 3/4 cup mixed berries (optional) or 3/4 cup golden kiwifruit and green grape (optional); cake tin preparation; butter or margarine, for greasing; caster sugar; flour

Servings: persons

cake
110 g flour
1 pinch salt
3 medium eggs, at room temp
125 g caster sugar, plus 1 tablespoon for the cream
1 lemon, zest of
assembling cake
200 ml cream
1 small piece vanilla pod (or essence or paste to taste)
1 tablespoon red currant jelly
3/4 cup mixed berries (optional) or 3/4 cup golden kiwifruit and green grape (optional)
cake tin preparation
butter or margarine, for greasing
caster sugar
flour

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["TIN PREPARATION (VERY IMPORTANT).", "Lightly grease a 21cm wide, 5 - 6cm deep, cake tin. Put a disc of baking paper on the bottom, also grease this.", "Put one heaped tablespoon (maybe more) of caster sugar in tin and shake it around to coat the bottom and sides, tap out excess.", "Repeat with same amount of flour and tap out excess. If tin is not non-stick, also line the sides with paper.", "Preheat oven to 170degrees Celsius.", "MAKING THE CAKE.", "1. Sift the flour and salt onto a piece of greaseproof paper. Break the eggs into a bowl and whisk with a hand held beater until they are frothy, then whisk in the sugar, a tablespoon at a time.", "2. Whisk until the mixture is pale and thick. Continue whisking until it forms ""ribbons"" when you stop beating and lift the beaters out of the mixture (the mixture will fall off the beater in a thick trail).", "3. Sift the flour (again) over the top and fold it into the whipped eggs, along with the lemon zest, using a large spoon or rubber scraper. Use the spoon to lift up mixture from the sides of the bowl, then let it cascade over the top. Do not beat as this will knock out the air.", "4. Turn the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for 15 - 20 minutes (regular bake not fanbake) in the preheated oven, or until the cake is springy to the touch and is just starting to pull away from the sides of the tin (it may take as long as 25 minutes, but is better to keep the sponge soft and moist).", "5. Cool five minutes in the tin then turn out onto a cooling rack and peel off the paper. Let the sponge cool thoroughly before assembling the cake.", "ASSEMBLY.", "1. Whip the cream with the sugar and seeds from vanilla pod (or essence or paste).", "2. Gently melt the redcurrant jelly over a gentle heat with the berries (if frozen heat till thawed and warm).", "3. Split the sponge in half with a breadknife and fill with the cream. Brush the top of the cake with hot juices/melted jelly then arrange fruit on top.", "The sponge is best eaten on the day it is made soon after assembly but keep it refrigerated if you must make it ahead."]

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cake, 110 g flour, 1 pinch salt, 3 medium eggs, at room temp, and more.

Yes, Sugar Crust Sponge falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Sugar Crust Sponge

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