Ingredients 2 Eggs 55 gms/ 1.95 oz Castor Sugar 1 tsp Hot water 55 gms/ 1.95 oz refined flour 1/8th tsp vanilla 1/4th tsp baking powder Filling 150 ml/ 10.25 tbsps Milk 1 Tbsp sugar 1 Tbsp Custard Powder 20 gms/ 0.70 oz Butter Topping 85 gms/ 3 oz Icing sugar 30 gms/ 1.05 oz Cashew nuts Water to mix. Method 1 )Prepare the sponge cake. Sieve the Flour with baking powder. Blend the egg & sugar over a pan of hot water till thick & creamy. Add the essence & water. Fold in the flour. Pour in a prepared tin & bake at 200 o C/400 o F for about 10-12 mins. Cool. 3) Make a custard with milk, custard powder & sugar. 4) Remove from the fire & beat in butter till smooth. Cut cake into two, spread custard lightly & sandwich together. 6) Chop & roast the cashewnuts. Mix all icing ingredients. Pour icing over cake.
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