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Easy & Delicious Sponge Cake Recipe: Perfect for Beginners!

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Easy & Delicious Sponge Cake Recipe: Perfect for Beginners!

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Easy & Delicious Sponge Cake Recipe: Perfect for Beginners!

Name: Easy & Delicious Sponge Cake Recipe: Perfect for Beginners!
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour (Sifted); 1 cup Granulated sugar (Divided); 4 units Large eggs (Separated yolks and whites); 1 teaspoon Baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 1/2 cup Milk (Lukewarm); 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract; 1/4 cup Vegetable oil

Learn how to bake a fluffy, classic sponge cake from scratch. This simple recipe is ideal for any occasion, whether you're a beginner baker or looking for a reliable, delicious dessert. Follow along for step-by-step instructions to create a light and airy cake perfect for layering or enjoying on its own.

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Fluffy Sponge Cake Ready to Serve

Recipe Information

20m

Prep Time

35m

Cook Time

55m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

International

English

Nutrition (per serving)

250

Calories

Protein

40g

Carbs

Fat

Perfectly Baked Golden Sponge Cake

Ingredients

Servings: 8

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

Light and Airy Sponge Cake Texture

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease/flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
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Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease/flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
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Ensure the oven is fully preheated for even baking.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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Sifting dry ingredients prevents lumps.

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In a separate large bowl, beat the egg yolks with 1/2 cup of sugar until pale and creamy.
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In a separate large bowl, beat the egg yolks with 1/2 cup of sugar until pale and creamy.
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Whipping yolks well adds airiness.
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Gradually add milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the egg yolk mixture, mixing until combined.
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Gradually add milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the egg yolk mixture, mixing until combined.
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Pour slowly to prevent curdling.
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Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, be careful not to overmix.
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Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, be careful not to overmix.
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Overmixing develops gluten, making cake tough.

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In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar and beat until stiff, glossy peaks form.
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In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar and beat until stiff, glossy peaks form.
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Use a very clean, dry bowl for best results.
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Gently fold the egg white mixture into the batter in two additions, taking care not to deflate the whites.
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Gently fold the egg white mixture into the batter in two additions, taking care not to deflate the whites.
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Folding gently keeps the cake light and airy.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and 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 cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Avoid opening the oven door during the first 20 minutes.

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Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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Cooling completely prevents crumbling when slicing.

💡 Tip: Click on any step to mark it as completed and track your cooking progress!

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Easy & Delicious Sponge Cake Recipe: Perfect for Beginners!

Recipe Information

Ingredients

All-purpose flour(Sifted)

Granulated sugar(Divided)

Large eggs(Separated yolks and whites)

Baking powder

Salt

Milk(Lukewarm)

Vanilla extract

Vegetable oil

Servings: 8

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease/flour a 9-inch round cake pan.Preview5mPreviewPreheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease/flour a 9-inch round cake pan.5m

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.Preview2mPreviewIn a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.2m

In a separate large bowl, beat the egg yolks with 1/2 cup of sugar until pale and creamy.Preview3mPreviewIn a separate large bowl, beat the egg yolks with 1/2 cup of sugar until pale and creamy.3m

Gradually add milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the egg yolk mixture, mixing until combined.Preview2mPreviewGradually add milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the egg yolk mixture, mixing until combined.2m

Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, be careful not to overmix.Preview2mPreviewFold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, be careful not to overmix.2m

Gently fold the egg white mixture into the batter in two additions, taking care not to deflate the whites.Preview3mPreviewGently fold the egg white mixture into the batter in two additions, taking care not to deflate the whites.3m

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.Preview35mPreviewPour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.35m

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.Preview20mPreviewLet the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.20m

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All-purpose flour
(Sifted)

Granulated sugar
(Divided)

Large eggs
(Separated yolks and whites)

Milk
(Lukewarm)

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease/flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
Preview
5m
Preview
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease/flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
5m

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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2m
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
2m

In a separate large bowl, beat the egg yolks with 1/2 cup of sugar until pale and creamy.
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3m
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In a separate large bowl, beat the egg yolks with 1/2 cup of sugar until pale and creamy.
3m

Gradually add milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the egg yolk mixture, mixing until combined.
Preview
2m
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Gradually add milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the egg yolk mixture, mixing until combined.
2m

Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, be careful not to overmix.
Preview
2m
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Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, be careful not to overmix.
2m

Gently fold the egg white mixture into the batter in two additions, taking care not to deflate the whites.
Preview
3m
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Gently fold the egg white mixture into the batter in two additions, taking care not to deflate the whites.
3m

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
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35m
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
35m

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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20m
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
20m