Apr 5, 2009

Gluten Free Sponge Cake

A gluten-free diet is recommended for those with celiac disease and wheat allergy. Many people on a gluten free diet often miss out on desserts like cake and cookies. Why miss out when there are so many wonderful recipes out there that are gluten free.

This gluten free cake is a great. It is easy to make and yields good results! It is great to use for strawberry shortcake, trifle, tiramisu, etc.


3/4 cup cornflour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 eggs, separated
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup sugar


Directions
1
Sift cornflour, baking powder and salt together.
2
Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry.
3
Beat in egg yolks.
4
Gradually beat in sugar until mixture forms a figure 8.
5
Fold in the dry ingredients.
6
Divide into 2 well greased 20 cm (8") sandwich pans.
7
Bake at 180 C or 350 F for about 20 minutes.
8
Remove from pans and cool on wire rack.
9
When cool, top one with whipped cream and jam (jelly).
10
Place the other on top and dust with icing sugar.

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