Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 eggs (separated and at room temperature.)
  • 2/3 cup caster sugar (150 grams)
  • 1 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 2/3 cup Cornflour (90 grams)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp hot water
  • 600 mls thickened cream
  • 2 tbsp icing sugar
  • 1/2 cup strawberry jam
  • 250 grams strawberries (hulled and halved.)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius (fan-forced) and grease 2 X 22cm round cake tins.
  • Place the egg whites into the bowl of an electric mixer and mix on a high speed until white and fluffy.
  • Reduce the speed to medium and add the caster sugar, 1 tsp at at time. This will take 3 - 4 minutes.
  • Reduce the speed to low and add the egg yolks.
  • Turn the mixer off and carefully scrape down the sides. Sift the cornflour, bicarbonate of soda, cream of tartar over the egg white mixture. Add the vanilla and water and mix on a medium/low speed until just combined.
  • Divide the mixture between the greased cake tins and bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until golden and cooked when tested with a skewer.
  • Leave the cakes in the tins for 5 minutes and then place onto a wire rack to cool completely.