Here’s a classic Sponge Cake recipe 🎂—light, airy, and perfect for birthdays, layered cakes, or simple desserts.
Ingredients (Serves 8)
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp milk (optional, for extra moisture)
- 2 tbsp melted butter (optional, for richness)
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and line an 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pan with parchment paper.
2. Whip Eggs and Sugar
- In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
- Whip for 5–7 minutes until pale, thick, and fluffy.
3. Sift Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Fold Ingredients Together
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture in small batches, using a spatula.
- Be careful not to deflate the mixture.
- If using milk and melted butter, fold them in gently.
5. Bake
- Pour batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
6. Cool
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack before frosting or serving.
✅ Tips
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature for maximum volume.
- Do not overmix after adding flour, or the sponge will lose its lightness.
- For extra flavor, add lemon zest, almond extract, or cocoa powder.
If you want, I can also give you a step-by-step “super fluffy sponge cake” recipe that’s perfect for layering and decorating.
Do you want me to do that?
