Description
This Easy Vanilla Sponge Cake recipe is a classic, light, and fluffy dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. With a delicate vanilla flavor and a soft texture, this cake is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line the bottom of an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare milk mixture: Heat milk and butter in a saucepan until butter melts. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and let cool slightly.
- Beat eggs: In a large bowl, beat eggs with an electric mixer until thick and pale, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add sugar: Gradually add sugar while beating until batter falls in ribbons.
- Fold in dry ingredients: Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold into the egg mixture.
- Combine batters: Stir a small amount of batter into milk mixture, then fold it back into the full batter.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For the best texture, beat the eggs until thick and pale.
- This cake pairs well with whipped cream and fresh berries or can be layered with jam and frosting for special occasions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
