Name: Ginger Fluff
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 6 egg; 1 cup sugar; 3/4 cup cornflour; 2 tbs self-raising flour; 2 tsp ground ginger; 2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 1/2 tsp cocoa; 2 tsp baking powder; 1 tbs golden syrup; 4 tbs boiling water; 1 tsp butter

by marlsjduf Last updated on 06/21/2021

A good old fashioned sponge recipe. - marlsjduf

Ingredients

6 egg
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup cornflour
2 tbs self-raising flour
2 tsp ground ginger
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp cocoa
2 tsp baking powder
1 tbs golden syrup
4 tbs boiling water
1 tsp butter

Method

Step 1

Pre-heat oven to 180C or 160C fan forced.
Step 2

Beat together eggs and sugar until thick and creamy.
Step 3

Sift dry ingredients three times.
Step 4

Gradually add dry ingredients to the mixture, in three different lots.
Step 5

Fold lightly with a metal spoon.
Step 6

Lastly melt the butter and golden syrup in the boiling water.
Step 7

Stir around the edge of mixture.
Step 8

Bake in two greased and lined sponge pans for 20 minutes.

Recipe Notes

from Australia’s Best Recipes team

It's a recipe we have always enjoyed and a little different to a sponge and great for that special occasion. Nice sandwiched together with jam and whipped cream,as well as cream on top and sliced strawberries, or whatever you desire.