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Easy Spongy Cake
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Easy Spongy Cake
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Easy Spongy Cake

This recipe guides you through making a light and airy spongy cake, perfect for any occasion. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you'll achieve a beautifully risen and tender cake that pairs wonderfully with tea or coffee.
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Spongy Cake batter being mixed
Spongy Cake batter being mixed

Recipe Information

20m
Prep Time
30m
Cook Time
1h 30m
Total Time
8
Servings
Easy
Dessert
English
Nutrition (per serving)
280
Calories
5g
Protein
45g
Carbs
10g
Fat
Cake going into the oven
Cake going into the oven

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour
    (Sifted)

    1.5 cups
  • Granulated sugar

    1 cup
  • Large eggs

    3
  • Milk
    (Whole milk, room temperature)

    0.5 cup
  • Vegetable oil

    0.3 cup
  • Baking powder

    2 teaspoons
  • Vanilla extract

    1 teaspoon
  • Salt

    0.5 teaspoon
Servings: 8
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Golden brown spongy cake
Golden brown spongy cake

Instructions

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  • 1

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
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    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
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    Ensure the pan is evenly coated to prevent sticking.
  • 2

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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    In a medium bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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    Sifting dry ingredients helps to avoid lumps and incorporate air.
  • 3

    In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on high speed for 5-7 minutes, until the mixture is pale yellow, thick, and fluffy.
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    In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on high speed for 5-7 minutes, until the mixture is pale yellow, thick, and fluffy.
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    This step is crucial for the cake's spongy texture; don't skimp on beating time.
  • 4

    Reduce mixer speed to low and slowly add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
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    Reduce mixer speed to low and slowly add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
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    Mix gently to maintain the air incorporated into the eggs.
  • 5

    Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the egg mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined after each addition, being careful not to overmix.
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    Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the egg mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined after each addition, being careful not to overmix.
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    Overmixing can lead to a tough cake. Mix until no streaks of flour remain.
  • 6

    Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and gently tap the pan on the counter a few times to release any large air bubbles.
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    Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and gently tap the pan on the counter a few times to release any large air bubbles.
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    Tapping helps ensure an even bake and prevents large air pockets in the finished cake.
  • 7

    Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
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    Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
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    Baking times can vary, so keep an eye on your cake towards the end of the baking time.
  • 8

    Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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    Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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    Cooling completely on a wire rack prevents condensation and a soggy bottom.
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