What makes a sponge cake ...

[kimberlyjean]

Does anyone know what makes a sponge cake a sponge cake? My mom was wondering, and I told her I knew I would get an answer, probably many, right here! Thanks.

[tbb113]

Here is the definition

a light porous cake made with eggs and flour and sugar without shortening

[kimberlyjean]

Thanks tbb113, I knew I could count on the CLBB!

[tbb113]

I googled it with define sponge cake. There are some other things that make it different from other cakes. You might want to check the results yourself