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Vanilla sponge cake served in slices
Soft and fragrant homemade vanilla sponge

Simple vanilla sponge cake

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
Sometimes simplicity is the greatest luxury. This sponge cake is all about the pure, comforting taste of vanilla. The airy structure comes from whipped eggs and baking powder, while butter ensures moistness.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 30 mins
⌛ Total Time 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 240 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Baking tray (approx. 20x30 cm)
  • Electric whisk
  • Spatula

Allergen Information

⚠️ Cereals containing gluten
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Eggs

Instructions

1 ✓

Whisk the eggs with sugar until pale and fluffy (approx. 4-5 minutes on high speed).

Tip: This is the most important step: the more air you whisk in, the lighter the cake. (Aeration).
2 ✓

Drizzle in the lukewarm butter, milk, and vanilla while mixing on low speed.

Tip: Butter shouldn't be hot or it will scramble the eggs!
3 ✓

Mix the flour, salt, and baking powder, then fold gently into the egg mixture with a spatula.

Tip: Don't use the machine anymore! If you overmix the flour, the cake will be dense and rubbery due to gluten development.
4 ✓

Pour the batter into a baking tray lined with baking paper. Bake at 180°C for 25-30 minutes.

Tip: Skewer test: insert a toothpick. If it comes out clean, it's ready.
5 ✓

Cool on a wire rack, then sprinkle with icing sugar.

Tip: If you leave it in the tin to cool, it will 'sweat' from its own steam and get a soggy bottom.

Recipe FAQ

Why did the cake sink?
You opened the oven door too early, and the thermal shock collapsed the gas bubbles. Or you used too much baking powder.
Why is it dry?
You overbaked it. Do a skewer test at 25 minutes!

Ingredients

  • 200 g Plain Flour
  • 150 g Granulated Sugar
  • 3 Eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 packet Baking Powder
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 100 ml Milk
  • 100 g Melted Butter (lukewarm)
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 2 g Icing Sugar