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Sponge Kisses

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Sponge Kisses are a beloved Australian classic, featuring delicate sponge cake discs sandwiched with fluffy Chantilly cream and sweet raspberry jam. These light, airy treats melt in your mouth and are perfect for afternoon tea, special occasions, or as a homemade gift.

Ingredients

For the Sponge Kisses:

  • ½ cup (75g) self-raising flour
  • ½ cup (75g) corn flour (cornstarch)
  • 3 large eggs, separated
  • ½ cup (110g) caster sugar (superfine sugar)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • ½ cup raspberry jam
  • Powdered sugar (icing sugar), for dusting

For the Chantilly Cream:

  • ½ cup (125g) mascarpone cheese, cold
  • ½ cup (125ml) heavy cream, cold
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract

Instructions

Prepare the Baking Sheets:

  1. Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F) fan-forced or 180°C (355°F) conventional.
  2. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and dust with powdered sugar.

2. Sift Dry Ingredients:

  1. In a medium bowl, sift together self-raising flour and corn flour.
  2. Whisk to combine and set aside.

3. Whip Egg Whites:

  1. In a clean mixing bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
  2. Gradually add caster sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating until thick and glossy.

4. Incorporate Egg Yolks:

  1. Gently fold egg yolks into the meringue mixture until just combined.

5. Combine with Dry Ingredients:

  1. Fold the sifted dry ingredients into the egg mixture using a gentle folding motion.

6. Add Melted Butter:

  1. Pour the melted and cooled butter into the batter and fold gently until incorporated.

7. Pipe the Batter:

  1. Fill a piping bag with a round tip or use a spoon to drop tablespoon-sized rounds onto prepared trays, spacing them 2 inches apart.

8. Bake:

  1. Bake for 6 minutes, rotating trays halfway, until sponge discs are lightly golden and spring back when touched.
  2. Cool completely on baking sheets.

9. Prepare the Chantilly Cream:

  1. In a bowl, whisk together cold mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, sifted powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.

10. Assemble the Sponge Kisses:

  1. Spread raspberry jam on the flat side of half of the sponge discs.
  2. Pipe or spoon Chantilly cream over the jam.
  3. Top with the remaining sponge discs to create sandwiches.
  4. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • Alternative Fillings: Swap raspberry jam for Nutella, lemon curd, or buttercream.
  • Citrus Flavor: Add 1 tsp lemon or orange zest to the sponge batter.
  • Chocolate Coating: Dip half of each sandwich in melted chocolate for an indulgent twist