Best Sponge Cake Recipe
A light and airy sponge cake that’s perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday celebration or an afternoon tea.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Whip the eggs, sugar, and vanilla until pale and frothy for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the whipped egg mixture carefully.
- Add the melted butter and gently fold until just combined.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and level the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake for about 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
Cake variations include chocolate, lemon, and gluten-free options to cater to different tastes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: sponge cake, cake recipe, baking, dessert, fluffy cake