Mom's Sponge Cake

Mom's Sponge Cake
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    45 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    235

This light and airy sponge cake is the perfect base for a delightful dessert. Top with fresh berries and a dollop of whipped cream for a quintessential summer treat, or experiment with other toppings to create your own signature cake.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    51 g
  • Cholesterol
    74 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    5 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    238 mg
  • Sugar
    35 g
  • Fat
    6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

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Recipe View 8 mins In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat eggs on high speed until thick and pale yellow, about 3 minutes. Gradually add sugar, beating until the mixture is thick and glossy, about 5 minutes. (Mixing time: 8 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins Gently fold in the sifted flour, baking powder, and salt into the egg mixture by hand until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (Folding time: 3 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins In a microwave-safe bowl, heat milk until it just begins to bubble, about 1 minute. Add butter and stir until melted. Stir in vanilla extract. (Heating time: 2 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 mins Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the batter while mixing on low speed until just combined. The batter should be smooth. (Mixing time: 1 minute)

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Recipe View 1 mins Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. (Prep time: 1 minute)

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Recipe View 27 mins Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. (Baking time: 25-30 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. (Cooling time: 10 minutes)

For an extra moist cake, brush the top with a simple syrup after baking.
Room temperature eggs will incorporate more air into the batter, resulting in a lighter cake.
Sifting the flour ensures there are no lumps and helps to create a tender crumb.
Be careful not to overbake the cake, as it can become dry.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 78 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Daniela Wolf

    Response: Make sure your oven temperature is accurate and avoid opening the oven door during baking. Also, ensure you're not overmixing the batter after adding the flour.

  • Gillian Bailey

    This recipe is a keeper! The cake came out so light and fluffy.

  • Naomi Howe

    I added lemon zest to the batter and it was amazing!

  • Flavie Christiansenschiller

    I had some trouble with the cake sinking in the middle. Any suggestions?

  • Brennon Bednar

    My family loved this cake. It was so easy to make and tasted delicious.

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