Description
This classic sponge cake is light, airy, and versatile—a perfect canvas for any dessert creation. With its delicate crumb and subtle sweetness, it’s a favorite for birthdays, tea parties, or simply a cozy afternoon treat. Made with pantry staples like eggs, flour, sugar, and vanilla, this recipe is both simple and foolproof. Follow a few key steps to whip the egg whites, fold carefully, and bake to golden perfection, and you’ll have a cake that’s as impressive as it is delicious. Pair it with fresh berries, whipped cream, or fruit compote to create an elegant presentation that will wow family and friends.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour or cake flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (optional)
- 2 tablespoons milk (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round pan with parchment paper and greasing.
- Separate eggs into yolks and whites.
- Whisk yolks with sugar until pale and thick. Add vanilla extract and melted butter.
- Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold egg whites into yolk mixture, maintaining airiness.
- Sift flour and salt over the batter and fold until just combined.
- Pour batter into pan, smooth the top, and tap to release bubbles.
- Bake 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for best rise.
- Fold gently to retain air.
- Don’t open the oven too early.
- Dust with powdered sugar or layer with cream and berries for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 15–20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Western
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8–10
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg