Easy Vanilla Sponge Cake Recipe (Soft & Basic)

Easy vanilla sponge cake on a tabletop
Fluffy vanilla sponge cake

Easy Vanilla Sponge Cake (Basic Recipe)

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Baking Time: 25–35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices

Ingredients

  • 5 eggs

  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) sugar

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 tsp baking powder

  • 3 tbsp butter, melted

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter and flour a round cake pan or a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.

  2. Place a stainless-steel bowl over a saucepan filled with gently simmering water.

  3. Add eggs and sugar to the bowl and beat for about 5 minutes, or until the mixture thickens.

  4. Remove from heat and continue beating until the mixture cools slightly. Set aside.

  5. In a separate bowl, sift together flour and baking powder.

  6. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture using a spatula or whisk.

  7. Gently fold in melted butter and vanilla extract.

  8. Pour batter into prepared pan.

  9. Bake for 25–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

  10. Remove from oven. Run a knife around the edges to loosen the cake.

  11. Cool for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely, or allow to cool fully in the pan. Watch how to make coffee sponge cake here  and coconut sponge cake here 

Nutrition Information (per serving – approximate)

  • Calories: 210 kcal

  • Carbohydrates: 26 g

  • Protein: 5 g

  • Fat: 9 g

  • Saturated Fat: 4 g

  • Cholesterol: 115 mg

  • Sugar: 16 g

  • Fiber: 0.5 g

  • Sodium: 75 mg

Nutrition values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients used.

 

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