23 August is National Sponge Cake Day on which the undeniable classic of the cake world is the guest of honour.
The sponge cake is believed to be one of the first cakes that is baked without the use of yeast and is also the trickiest cake for bakers to master.
A perfect sponge remains moist while standing tall with a fine crumb.
The sponge cake layers well and is often served with whipped cream and berries.
This cake is believed to have originated in the Caribbean.
The author and poet Gervase Markham’s 1615 book titled The English Housewife, Containing the Inward and Outward Virtues Ought to Be in a Complete Woman is believed to contain the earliest English recipe for sponge cake.
To celebrate today get some sponge cake and enjoy.
Maybe you are up for a challenge to try a new recipe to serve to your friends or family with tea or coffee.
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