Name: Fruit sponge dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 90 gram caster sugar; 1/2 cup (75g) self-raising flour; 2 teaspoon cornflour; 2 tablespoon boiling water; 1 teaspoon butter; 825 gram can peach slices, drained; cream or custard, to serve

Ingredients

2 eggs

90 gram caster sugar

1/2 cup (75g) self-raising flour

2 teaspoon cornflour

2 tablespoon boiling water

1 teaspoon butter

825 gram can peach slices, drained

cream or custard, to serve

Method

1.Preheat oven to 180°C. Using an electric mixer, beat eggs until frothy. Gradually add sugar and beat until thick and pale and mixture holds its shape (this can take up to 5 minutes).

2.Sift together flours. Combine water and butter in a jug. Fold flour lightly into egg mixture, a little at a time, followed by water mixture.

3.Place peaches in a 4-cup casserole dish. Pour over sponge mixture. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until sponge springs back when touched lightly. Serve with cream.