Meroogal sponge | The Cook and the Curator | Sydney Living Museums

Meroogal sponge | The Cook and the Curator | Sydney Living Museums

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Experience history with Meroogal sponge: fluffy egg yolks and stiff peaks of sugar and flour create a classic 19th-century treat. Perfect for those fond of vintage baking. Serves 8.

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Ingredients

  • 6 eggs (60 g each), separated
  • 280g (1 1/4 cups) caster sugar
  • 225g (1 1/3 cups, densely packed) plain flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (or orange juice)
  • icing sugar to dust, optional

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