HOT MILK SPONGE CAKE 
4 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. sugar
1 c. milk plus 1 tbsp. butter (scald the milk)
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
Pinch of salt

Sift flour, baking powder, salt together. Beat eggs until very thick and light, 10 minutes. Add sugar gradually, beating until very thick and hold a soft peak. Beat in vanilla. Add hot milk, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating until thick, after each addition. Fold in flour slowly, beating afterwards. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes in Bundt pan or tube pan.

CARAMEL ICING:

1 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. cream - whipping cream
4 tbsp. butter

Bring to boil, insert candy thermometer. Cook until it reaches 234 degrees. Frost cake.

 

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