Sponge Shortcake

What you need:

3 eggs
1 c. sugar
6 Tbsp. cold water
pinch of salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flour
1½ tsp. baking powder

What to do:

Preheat oven to 350° F.
Beat eggs, vanilla and water until thick and lemon colored.
Add sugar. Mix flour and baking powder together, then sift over the egg mixture and fold in gently until well mixed.
Bake in a buttered and floured 9″ cake pan for 30-35 minutes, or until top springs back when touched.

This is the base for my festive Red White and Blue cake – a layered strawberry and blueberry shortcake. Try it with other fruits too, it’s not JUST for holidays! Tastes great with peaches!