Recipe for soft sponge cake

Here’s a simple recipe for a soft and fluffy Sponge Cake:

Ingredients:

• 4 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup (60ml) warm water

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan, or line the bottom with parchment paper.
2. Beat the Eggs and Sugar:
   In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar with an electric mixer on medium-high speed for about 5-8 minutes, until the mixture is pale, thick, and has doubled in volume.
3. Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
   In a separate bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together. This helps to keep the cake light and airy.
4. Fold in the Dry Ingredients:
   Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture using a spatula or a whisk, being careful not to deflate the batter.
5. Add the Wet Ingredients:
   Stir in the melted butter, vanilla extract, and warm water. Be gentle and avoid overmixing.
6. Bake the Cake:
   Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
7. Cool the Cake:
   Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Serve:
   Once the cake has cooled, you can serve it plain or frost it with whipped cream, jam, or your favorite icing.

Enjoy your soft and fluffy sponge cake!