Butter Sponge Cake
1 c. sifted flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1/4 c. melted butter
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. milk scalded
6 egg yolks
1 c. sugar
Sift together flour and baking powder; add vanilla to scalded milk and keep hot.
Beat eggs until thick and lemon colored. Gradually beat in sugar. Quickly add
flour mixture. Stir just until mixed. Gently stir in hot milk mixture. Pour into
greased 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan. Bake in 350 degrees oven for 30 to 35 minutes.
Orange Butter Frosting:
1/4 c. butter, creamed
2 c. confectioners sugar
2 tsp. grated orange peel
2 Tbsp. orange juice
Beat until smooth. Spread on cool butter sponge cake cut into squares. Center
with pecan halves or English walnuts to garnish. |