Description
Indulge in the light and airy delight of this Fluffy Vanilla Sponge Cake. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make cake is a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/line an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat Eggs: In a large bowl, beat eggs until thick and pale.
- Add Sugar: Gradually add sugar, beating until fluffy.
- Fold in Dry Ingredients: Gently fold in dry ingredients.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Mix warm milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Combine Batter: Fold in milk mixture, pour into pan, and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Cool in pan, then on wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For extra moisture, brush layers with simple syrup.
- Double recipe for a two-layer cake.
- Avoid overmixing for a light texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
