Sponge Cake and Chocolate Chips Cookies Recipe (by Michelle Kuit)

As we knew, this might be the busiest period of the month as Chinese New Year celebration is coming in few weeks time. Here is some easy recipe for those who would like to make some homemade cakes and cookies for Chinese New Year. Thanks to our beloved member, Michele Kuit for her recipes!!

Sponge Cake

Ingredients
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200g sponge cake mix flour
4 eggs
4 tbsp water or juice
4 tbsp melted butter/corn oil

Method
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1.  Put flour & eggs into a mixing bowl.
2. Use low speed to mix into a smooth batter.
3. Change to high speed & beat till white & creamy.
4. Add water or juices beat until light & fluffy.
5. To test, use mixture to drip into a "O" shape & it can keep for 10 seconds.
6. Add in butter. Use a spatula & mix in one direction until well combined.
7. Pour into a greased baking tin, bake in a pre-heated oven at 180C for 30-35 mins till cooked & golden brown.

* Can decorate with some sprinkle on top of the cake.

Chocolate Chips and Walnut Cookies

Ingredients
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(A)
250g butter
200g castor sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 egg
(B)
400g plain flour
2tsp baking powder
(C)
200g choc chips
100g walnut, chopped coarsely

Method
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1. Cream A till well-combined, add B & mix well. Lastly add C & mix well.
2. Use teaspoon to shape into a balls & arrange on greased baking tin. Bake at 180C for about 15-20 minutes till firm.