Description
This Easy Vanilla Sponge Cake is a light, fluffy, and classic dessert perfect for any occasion. Made with simple ingredients and baked to golden perfection, it’s a versatile base for celebration cakes or enjoyed on its own with a dusting of powdered sugar or fresh fruits.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan, optionally lining it with parchment paper for easy removal of the cake.
- Beat Eggs and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together with an electric mixer for 5-7 minutes until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and pale in color.
- Add Vanilla: Mix in the vanilla extract until evenly combined.
- Sift and Fold Dry Ingredients: Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to remove lumps. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture using a spatula, taking care not to deflate the batter.
- Prepare Batter for Baking: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly for uniform baking.
- Bake Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the surface is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully baked.
- Cool: Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack before serving or decorating.
Notes
- Beating the eggs and sugar thoroughly is key to the light texture of the sponge cake.
- Use a spatula to fold in the dry ingredients gently to maintain airiness.
- Line the cake pan with parchment paper for easier cake removal.
- Cool completely before cutting to prevent the cake from crumbling.
- Customize by adding fresh berries, whipped cream, or icing once cooled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
