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Light and fluffy homemade sponge cake on white kitchen counter

Sponge Cake Recipe

This Perfect Sponge Cake Recipe is light, fluffy, and easy to master in just 7 simple steps. With its delicate texture and subtle sweetness, it’s the ultimate base for layered cakes, celebrations, or simple afternoon tea. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced baker, this recipe delivers bakery-quality results every single time.
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Course: Baking, Dessert
Cuisine: British, European
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Cooling & Preparation: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 210kcal
Cost: $6–8

Equipment

  • Electric mixer For whisking eggs to the ribbon stage
  • 8 inch round cake pans Line with parchment for easy release
  • Fine-mesh sieve To sift dry ingredients for a lighter texture
  • Rubber spatula For gently folding batter
  • Wire cooling rack Ensures even cooling
  • Mixing bowl set Use large bowls for whisking and folding

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs Room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Adds sweetness and structure
  • 1 cup cake flour Or all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder For a gentle rise
  • ¼ teaspoon salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds aroma and warmth
  • 2 tablespoon whole milk Room temperature
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter Melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest Optional: for lemon sponge cake
  • 2 tablespoon cocoa powder Optional: replace flour for chocolate version
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract Optional: enhances flavor depth

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 8-inch pans with parchment.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  • Whisk eggs and sugar until pale, tripled in volume, and forms ribbons.
  • Gently fold dry ingredients into egg mixture in three additions.
  • Combine melted butter and milk; fold into batter carefully.
  • Divide batter evenly between pans and bake 25 minutes or until golden.
  • Cool 10 minutes in pans, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so it should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 80g | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 0.8mg