South African Basic Sponge Cake Recipe

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South African Basic Sponge Cake
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
  2. Using a deep, dry bowl beat egg whites until stiff.
  3. Add the sugar gradually and continue beating until thick.
  4. Add the yolks and beat lightly.
  5. Sift the dry ingredients gently over and mix in lightly.
  6. Fold in the margarine and water.
  7. Pour into two prepared tins and bake for 20 minutes.
  8. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.
  9. Fill and sandwich with jam and cream.
  10. Sift icing sugar on top of cake.
  11. HINT: To prepare baking pan, brush lightly with oil.
  12. Cut out brown paper to fit base.
  13. Place at the bottom of the pan and then brush paper with oil.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 43.19 Kcal (181 kJ)
Calories from fat 4.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.54g 1%
Cholesterol 9.82mg 3%
Sodium 35.68mg 1%
Potassium 3.7mg 0%
Total Carbs 9.11g 3%
Sugars 3.55g 14%
Dietary Fiber 0.09g 0%
Protein 0.44g 1%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 3.3mg 0%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 317.49 Kcal (1329 kJ)
Calories from fat 35.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.98g 1%
Cholesterol 72.19mg 3%
Sodium 262.27mg 1%
Potassium 27.17mg 0%
Total Carbs 67g 3%
Sugars 26.09g 14%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 0%
Protein 3.22g 1%
Iron 0.4mg 0%
Calcium 24.5mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 0.9
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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