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Old Fri, Apr-01-05, 21:02
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My sponge cake is coming out flat flat flat! What am I doing wrong? I am pretty new to cooking but I learned how to fold and such so I just don't know.

Also what do you think are some good toppings or icings (Low carb) for the sponge cake?

I have tried making it twice and both times it came out flat

One day I will be a good cook LOL

Rachel
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What's your recipe?

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My recipe is the Almond Sponge Cake in the Low Carb Gourmet book. It came out flat as a pancake Also what are good toppings for almond sponge cake..whipped cream and strawberries?
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You're doing nothing wrong. It is supposed to to be flat - around 1/2 inch or so - because its main use is in the Tiramisu recipe on the opposite page and the Chocolate Bourbon Bread Pudding on page 300.

You can make a torte-like cake by cutting it into 4 even pieces crosswise, then spreading whipping cream and thinly sliced strawberries between the layers. Frost the outside with whipping cream and let it sit for a few hours in the fridge to soften.

If you want to make a round cake, double the recipe and cut 2 8 inch layers out of each sheet of sponge cake.

You can use it as a jelly roll type cake by turning it out onto a clean tea towel, removing the parcment paper, and rolling it lengthwise in the towel. Let it sit until cold, then unroll it from the towel, spread with a filling, then roll it up again. Lemon Curd, page 284 makes a good filling, and you can frost it with whipped cream.

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Ok this thread is just cute
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