Easy Tea Cake Recipe: Delicious Homemade Sponge Cake for Any Occasion

Name: Easy Tea Cake Recipe: Delicious Homemade Sponge Cake for Any Occasion
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Homemade Baking
Ingredients: 2 cups All-purpose flour (Sifted); 1 cup Granulated sugar (None); 3 None Large eggs (At room temperature); 1/2 cup Milk (Full-fat recommended); 1/2 cup Vegetable oil (Or melted butter); 2 teaspoons Baking powder (None); 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (Pure vanilla extract); 1/2 teaspoon Salt (Fine salt)

Learn how to bake a simple and delicious tea cake perfect for any gathering or a cozy afternoon. This easy-to-follow recipe yields a moist and fluffy cake that pairs wonderfully with your favorite tea or coffee. A delightful treat for all ages.

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Freshly Baked Tea Cake

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

35m

Cook Time

50m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Homemade Baking

English

Nutrition (per serving)

300

Calories

Protein

45g

Carbs

12g

Fat

Golden Brown Top

Ingredients

All-purpose flour
(Sifted)
2 cups
Granulated sugar
(None)
1 cup

Large eggs
(At room temperature)
3 None
Milk
(Full-fat recommended)
1 cup
Vegetable oil
(Or melted butter)
1 cup
Baking powder
(None)
2 teaspoons
Vanilla extract
(Pure vanilla extract)
1 teaspoon

Salt
(Fine salt)
1 teaspoon

Servings: 8

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

Slice Ready to Serve

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and lightly flour a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan.
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Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and lightly flour a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan.
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Ensure the oven is fully preheated for even baking. Keep the oven door closed during preheating.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
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Sifting the dry ingredients will result in a lighter and fluffier cake.

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In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs, granulated sugar, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and the sugar is mostly dissolved.
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In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs, granulated sugar, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and the sugar is mostly dissolved.
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Make sure your eggs are at room temperature for better emulsification with other wet ingredients.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently with a spatula or whisk until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently with a spatula or whisk until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
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Overmixing can develop the gluten in the flour, leading to a tough cake texture. Mix only until no streaks of flour remain.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Avoid opening the oven door too early, especially in the first 20 minutes, to prevent the cake from sinking. Baking times may vary depending on your oven.

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Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before carefully inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar just before serving, if desired.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before carefully inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar just before serving, if desired.
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Cooling the cake completely on a wire rack allows air circulation, preventing the bottom from becoming soggy. For best results, allow at least an hour to cool.