Classic Sugar Sponge Loaf, 270cals Per Serve

Excellent served with fruit as a dessert, or as a cake to have with coffee or tea

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6-8
• Yields: 1 Loaf

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons sugar, to line the loaf pan
• 4  eggs
• 1  cup sugar
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1  cup flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 180c. Grease well or spray a 12x23cm loaf pan with non-stick baking spray. Sprinkle the sides and base with the 2 tbsp of sugar, shaking out the excess.
2. Beat eggs until pale and fluffy. Slowly, a spoon at a time, add the sugar. Add the vanilla and fold in the flour and baking powder.
3. Pour into the prepared tin and sprinkle a little extra sugar over the top and bake for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden brown and crunchy.
4. Cool loaf on a wire rack. Slice with a serrated knife when cold.