Here’s a simple and fluffy Sponge Cake recipe—perfect for birthdays, layered cakes, or simply enjoying with a cup of tea.
🎂 Classic Sponge Cake
Serves: 8–10
Prep time: 15 minutes
Bake time: 25–30 minutes
🧾 Ingredients
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4 large eggs, at room temperature
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1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
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1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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¼ tsp salt
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1 tsp baking powder
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2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (optional, for extra softness)
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¼ cup (60 ml) water (optional, for extra moistness)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven
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Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
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Grease and line an 8-inch round or square cake pan with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Beat the eggs and sugar
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In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together using an electric mixer on high speed for about 5–7 minutes, or until pale, thick, and tripled in volume.
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Add the vanilla extract and beat for another 30 seconds.
3️⃣ Add the dry ingredients
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Sift the flour, salt, and baking powder together to ensure there are no lumps.
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Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture using a spatula. Be careful not to deflate the batter.
4️⃣ Optional: Add butter or water
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If you want a softer sponge, gently fold in melted butter and water, but this is optional for a more traditional light sponge.
5️⃣ Bake
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
6️⃣ Serve
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Once the cake has cooled, you can serve it as is, dust it with powdered sugar, or top it with whipped cream and fresh fruit. It’s also great for layered cakes!
🔥 Tips
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Do not overmix the batter after adding the flour, or the cake will become dense.
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For a fluffier texture, you can also use cake flour instead of all-purpose flour.
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This sponge cake can be easily doubled for a larger cake, or cut into layers for a layered dessert like a tiramisu or shortcake.
If you’d like, I can also give you a chocolate version or a lemon sponge cake for a different twist. Let me know if you want those!