Fluffy sponge cake recipe

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour (sifted)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) milk (warm)
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven:
    Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F). Line the bottom of an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper. Do not grease the sides.
  2. Beat Eggs and Sugar:
    In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar with an electric mixer on high speed for about 8–10 minutes until pale, thick, and tripled in volume.
  3. Add Vanilla:
    Mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. Sift Dry Ingredients:
    In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the beaten eggs using a spatula. Be gentle to keep the batter airy.
  5. Add Milk & Oil:
    In a small bowl, combine warm milk and oil. Take a small portion of the batter and mix it into the milk-oil mixture to lighten it, then fold it back into the main batter carefully.
  6. Pour and Bake:
    Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool:
    Let the cake cool in the pan for 5–10 minutes, then run a knife around the edge and invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Let me know if you’d like a chocolate version or one with whipped cream filling!

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