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Best Sponge Cake Recipe:A Blissfully Light Delight for All Recipe

A Blissfully Light Delight for All Recipe
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5.2 from 13 reviews

This Best Sponge Cake Recipe delivers a blissfully light and airy texture, perfect for all occasions. Made with simple ingredients like eggs, sugar, and flour, this cake is easy to prepare and can be enjoyed plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or used as a base for a variety of toppings and fillings.

Ingredients

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Primary Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the oven and pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix eggs and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs and granulated sugar. Beat on high speed for about 5-7 minutes until the mixture becomes thick, pale, and tripled in volume. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. Sift dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution and remove any lumps.
  4. Fold dry ingredients into wet: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg and sugar mixture using a spatula. Be careful not to deflate the batter to maintain its light texture.
  5. Add melted butter: Drizzle the cooled melted butter over the batter and gently fold it in until fully combined.
  6. Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and serve: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar if desired before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For best results, use eggs at room temperature to help achieve a light and airy batter.
  • Be gentle when folding the dry ingredients and melted butter to keep the batter fluffy.
  • This sponge cake can be used as a base for layered cakes or served simply with fresh fruit and whipped cream.
  • Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
  • To enhance flavor, consider adding lemon zest or almond extract along with the vanilla.

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Keywords: sponge cake, light cake, basic cake recipe, vanilla cake, homemade dessert

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