Here’s a simple recipe for a fluffy sponge cake:
Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (60g) melted butter (optional for extra softness)
- A pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Whisk the eggs and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together using an electric mixer or whisk until the mixture becomes pale, fluffy, and triples in volume (about 5-7 minutes). This step is crucial for achieving a light texture.
- Add the vanilla: Gently fold in the vanilla extract, and mix well.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Fold the dry ingredients: Slowly fold the sifted flour mixture into the egg mixture using a spatula. Do this gently to maintain the air bubbles in the batter.
- Add melted butter (optional): If you want a richer, softer sponge, fold in the melted butter at this point, but be careful not to deflate the batter.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The cake should spring back when gently pressed.
- Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
Enjoy your fluffy sponge cake!
