Description
Learn how to make a delicious Vanilla Sponge Cake that is light, fluffy, and perfect for any occasion. This classic recipe yields a moist and tender cake with a delicate vanilla flavor.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
- Beat Eggs and Sugar: Beat eggs and sugar until pale and tripled in volume.
- Prepare Milk Mixture: Heat milk and butter, add vanilla, and let cool.
- Combine Batter: Fold dry ingredients into egg mixture, then mix in milk mixture.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter texture, use cake flour instead of all-purpose flour.
- This sponge cake is versatile and can be used as a base for various desserts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
