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Fluffy Vanilla Sponge Cake Recipe

Fluffy Vanilla Sponge Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Yield: 1 8-inch round cake
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Dessert

Description

Learn how to make a light and airy Fluffy Vanilla Sponge Cake that’s perfect for any occasion. This classic sponge cake is delicately sweet with a hint of vanilla and a soft, tender crumb.


Ingredients

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Sponge Cake Ingredients:

  • 200 g (4 Eggs) Eggs
  • 140 g (1 cup - 1 Tablespoon) Granulated sugar
  • 130 g (1 cup + 2 Tablespoons) Cake flour
  • 20 g (4 teaspoons) Milk
  • 40 g (2 2/3 Tablespoons) Oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla extract (Optional)

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Preheat the oven to 355ºF (180ºC). Prepare hot, simmering water to warm eggs. Set up cake liners inside a pan. Sift cake flour. (Combine milk, oil, and vanilla ahead.)
  2. Sponge Cake: Warm whole eggs and sugar with a water bath, constantly mixing until it feels comfortably warm. Whip whole eggs and sugar until very fluffy. Add cake flour and fold until well combined. Add milk, oil, and vanilla, fold until incorporated. Pour batter into pans and bake at 355ºF (180ºC) until set. Let cool before slicing.

Notes

  • Store the cake tightly wrapped in plastic or a zip lock bag for a few days, or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg