The Best Vanilla Sponge Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened (plus extra for greasing pans)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup whole milk or 2% milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F for a conventional oven or 325°F for a fan-assisted oven.
- Grease two 8-inch round cake pans with butter and line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy release.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder in a separate bowl.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Calories: 286kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 66mgPotassium: 57mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 507IUCalcium: 46mgIron: 1mg
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