Description
A light and fluffy classic sponge cake recipe perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Separate eggs carefully, ensuring no yolk in whites
- Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form
- Mix egg yolks with sugar until pale and fluffy
- Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together
- Fold dry ingredients into egg mixture gently
- Add warm water and vanilla extract
- Fold in whipped egg whites carefully
- Bake for 20-25 minutes
Notes
- Don’t open the oven door during first 20 minutes of baking
- You can make this without an electric mixer, but it requires more effort
- For chocolate variation, replace 2 tablespoons flour with cocoa powder
- Don’t overmix after adding flour to avoid tough texture
- Ensure egg whites are properly whipped to stiff, glossy peaks
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: sponge cake, classic cake, basic cake recipe, light and fluffy cake
