Vanilla Sponge Cake
Vanilla Sponge Cake is a light, airy layer cake built on whipped eggs and a clean vanilla flavor — simple enough to serve on its own and sturdy enough to use as a base for fruit, cream, or frosting. The batter comes together quickly, and the cake bakes in about 25 minutes. It works well for birthdays, afternoon tea, or any occasion that calls for a reliable, crowd-friendly cake.
Equipment
- 9-inch round cake pan
- Electric Mixer
- Mixing Bowls
- Spatula
- Cooling Rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ cup milk warm
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan to prevent sticking.
- In a mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the eggs and granulated sugar at high speed until the mixture is thick and pale, creating ribbons, about 8 minutes.
- Gently fold in the sifted flour and baking powder into the egg mixture in three parts, ensuring there are no lumps and maintaining the airy texture.
- In another bowl, mix the warm milk and melted butter. Add in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually stir in the milk and butter mixture into the batter, mixing just till combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cake is golden and springs back when gently pressed, and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
Tammy’s Tips:
- For extra depth of flavor, consider adding a scrape of real vanilla bean.
- If you prefer a dairy-free option, substitute almond milk for regular milk and use coconut oil instead of butter.
Nutrition
Calories: 246kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 93mgPotassium: 66mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 325IUCalcium: 57mgIron: 1mg
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