Boiling water added to sponge mixture

Never heard of this. How does it work?

My recipe for a fat-free sponge uses boiling water too.

I have always wondered if it was necessary, but as the recipe came from my grandma, whose cakes were always excellent, I have continued to use it.

It’s a baked pudding
Everything is as any “normal” sponge based on 100gr of SR flour. Then add 1 tablespoon of boiling water to the mix just before adding to your fruit base and popping in the oven.
180c for about 30 minutes.

I have a chocolate cake recipe that uses a tablespoon of boiling water, always comes out very light.

My Grandmother and Mothervalways used a tablespoon of boiling water to their mix too.

My mum taught me to always add half an eggshell of tap water but will try boiling water next time.

When I used to cook when DH was alive I always used a tablespoon of hot water. Also when making fatless sponge I whipped eggs in a bowl placed in hot water always turned out ok.

I always put a little boiling water in a sponge mixture just before it goes in the oven. I was told that the heat activates the raising agent in the flour quickly. Works for me!

For a fatless sponge I add a tablespoon of hot water. When I make the sponge base for a pineapple upside down cake, I add two tablespoons of the pineapple juice (this was from a recipe) which is supposed to help it to rise.

I recall my Domestic Science teacher telling us to add a tablespoon of hot water to a sponge mix. Always done it.

A friend told me about this tip a couple of years ago. I have used it ever since and I now achieve a really light sponge cake

I wonder if it works for all cakes. I usually bake an all-in-one sponge cake. I could give it a go and see 🤔

I’ve always added a bit of boiling water to my Victoria sandwich mix. It does help them to be light.

The wonder of science!
I had seen this in recipes too.

Why does my lemon drizzle cake not sink in the middle if I add a small teaspoon of poppy seeds into the final mixture?

My mum always used a tbs of boiling water in her sponge cakes.

I've used hot water to dissolve cocoa for a chocolate cake , but not for a vanilla sponge .
Now I'll try it .

Yes, stir 1-2 tablespoons of water into a sponge mix just before cooking It turns to steam in the oven and helps the rising = lighter cake

My dear old mum always added a dessert spoon of water from the kettle to her Victoria Sponge, folding it in at the end. I never questioned it but still do it now even though my sponge is now the all in one method.

Rosiebee
Ah, so I could use it in an all- in-one cake method. Thank you for mentioning that 😊👍