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Best Sponge Cake Recipe

Best Sponge Cake Recipe: Light, Fluffy, and Effortlessly Delicious

This Best Sponge Cake Recipe is a delightful treat that perfectly balances lightness and sweetness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 4 large Eggs Use fresh eggs for best texture
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Consider a sugar alternative for fewer calories
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour A gluten-free blend works well as a substitute
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder Ensure it’s fresh for optimal results
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Enhances the cake's flavor and balances the sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Butter Can swap with vegetable oil for a lighter cake
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be a delightful alternative

Equipment

  • oven
  • Cake Pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a round cake pan with butter and dust with flour.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar on high for 5-7 minutes until pale and fluffy.
  4. Sift all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl and fold into the wet mixture.
  5. Melt butter and cool, then fold it and vanilla extract into the batter.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for about 30 minutes.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Always use fresh ingredients for best results. This cake can be dressed up with toppings like fresh berries or whipped cream.

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