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Classic Fluffy Sponge Cake
A light and airy sponge cake recipe, perfect for any occasion. This cake features a delicate crumb and a delightful golden crust, ideal for serving plain with powdered sugar and fresh berries, or as a base for more elaborate desserts. The key to its fluffiness lies in properly whipping the eggs and gently folding the dry and liquid ingredients.
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#Baking
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Finished Sponge Cake with Berries
Recipe Information
25m
Prep Time
35m
Cook Time
1h
Total Time
8
Servings
Medium
European
English
Nutrition (per serving)
280
Calories
5g
Protein
42g
Carbs
11g
Fat
Slice of Fluffy Sponge Cake
Ingredients
Servings: 8
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Golden Brown Cake Fresh from Oven
Instructions
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- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan, or line with parchment paper.5m
Preview5mPreviewPreheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan, or line with parchment paper. - In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs and granulated sugar. Using an electric mixer, whisk on high speed until the mixture is pale yellow, thick, and fluffy, almost tripled in volume. This can take 7-10 minutes.10m
Preview10mPreviewIn a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs and granulated sugar. Using an electric mixer, whisk on high speed until the mixture is pale yellow, thick, and fluffy, almost tripled in volume. This can take 7-10 minutes. - In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sifted all-purpose flour and baking powder.2m
Preview2mPreviewIn a separate small bowl, whisk together the sifted all-purpose flour and baking powder. - Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture in two additions using a spatula, being careful not to deflate the batter. Fold until just combined.3m
Preview3mPreviewGently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture in two additions using a spatula, being careful not to deflate the batter. Fold until just combined. - In another small bowl, whisk together the warm milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Gently fold this liquid mixture into the cake batter until just incorporated.3m
Preview3mPreviewIn another small bowl, whisk together the warm milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Gently fold this liquid mixture into the cake batter until just incorporated. - Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan.1m
Preview1mPreviewPour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan. - Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean and the cake is golden brown and springs back when lightly touched.35m
Preview35mPreviewBake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean and the cake is golden brown and springs back when lightly touched. - Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.15m
Preview15mPreviewRemove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. - Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh berries if desired, then slice and serve.5mPreview5mPreviewOnce cooled, dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh berries if desired, then slice and serve.
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