Vanilla Sponge Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Vanilla Sponge Cake is a classic baked dessert made with all purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsalted butter, eggs and vanilla extract. This straightforward recipe takes just 20 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to bake, making it suitable for both experienced bakers and those new to cake making. The finished cake can be frosted with unsalted butter and dusted with confectioner's sugar and powdered sugar for an elegant finish.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 4large eggs
- 10 mlvanilla extract
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 120 mlwhole milk
- 20 gconfectioner's sugar
- 20 gpowdered sugar
- unsalted butter, for greasing
- unsalted butter, for frosting
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease two 20cm (8 inch) round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
Tip: Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Sift the dry ingredients for a light texture.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for best results.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
Tip: Use a spatula to create a smooth surface.
- 6
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Tip: Don't overbake!
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