Delicious Turkish Tea Cake: Easy Homemade Sponge Recipe

Name: Delicious Turkish Tea Cake: Easy Homemade Sponge Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 4 units Large Eggs; 1 cup Granulated Sugar (approximately 200g); 1.5 cups All-purpose Flour (approximately 190g); 1 tablespoon Baking Powder; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1/2 cup Milk (approximately 120ml); 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil (approximately 60ml); 1 cup Water (for syrup) (approximately 240ml); 1 cup Granulated Sugar (for syrup) (approximately 200g); 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice (for syrup)

Discover how to make a classic Turkish tea cake, known for its moist texture and delightful flavor. This easy recipe guides you through creating a perfect sponge cake, often soaked in a light, sweet syrup, ideal for pairing with a cup of tea or coffee.

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Finished Turkish Tea Cake, sliced

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

45m

Cook Time

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Turkish

English

Nutrition (per serving)

350

Calories

Protein

60g

Carbs

10g

Fat

Cake cooling, soaking in syrup

Ingredients

Servings: 8

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Freshly baked cake from the oven

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease and flour a 20cm (8-inch) round baking pan.
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Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease and flour a 20cm (8-inch) round baking pan.
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Ensure even greasing for easy cake release.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until light, fluffy, and pale in color. Stir in the vanilla extract, milk, and vegetable oil.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until light, fluffy, and pale in color. Stir in the vanilla extract, milk, and vegetable oil.
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Whip eggs well for a lighter cake texture.

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In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder.
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In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder.
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Sifting dry ingredients prevents lumps.
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Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
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Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
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Overmixing can lead to a tough cake.
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Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Check for doneness carefully to prevent overbaking.

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While the cake is baking, prepare the syrup: In a small saucepan, combine water, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
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While the cake is baking, prepare the syrup: In a small saucepan, combine water, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
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The syrup should be warm when poured over the cake.
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Once the cake is out of the oven, immediately pour the warm syrup evenly over the warm cake. Let the cake cool completely to absorb all the syrup before serving.
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Once the cake is out of the oven, immediately pour the warm syrup evenly over the warm cake. Let the cake cool completely to absorb all the syrup before serving.
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Allow ample cooling time for maximum syrup absorption.