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Sponge Cake

Cultural Context

Sponge cake is a light and airy dessert that has roots in various cultures, often associated with celebrations and special occasions. Its versatility allows it to be served plain or with various toppings, making it a popular choice in American baking.

AmericanUSdessert
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
2 sticks room temperature butter
1 cup white sugar
4 eggs
vanilla essence
1 and 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
freshly grated nutmeg

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour offers more nutrients, while all-purpose is typically cheaper.

1

Combine 2 sticks of room temperature butter and 1 cup of white sugar in a mixing bowl.

2

Mix until light and fluffy, scraping the bowl as needed to ensure everything is well combined.

3

Add 4 eggs to the mixture along with some vanilla essence.

4

Whisk the mixture to give the eggs more volume.

5

Gradually add the egg mixture to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing until everything is nicely combined.

6

In a separate bowl, add 1 and 1/2 cups of flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder, and some freshly grated nutmeg.

7

Combine the dry ingredients and sift them into the egg mixture to make the flour light and airy.

8

Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until smooth.

9

Pour the batter into an already greased and floured 8-inch pan.

10

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 30 to 35 minutes or until done.

11

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for a little bit before removing it.

Cooking Techniques

mixingfoldingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlwhisksifter8-inch panoven

Spice Level:

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Allergens

gluteneggs

Also Known As

GenoiseChiffon Cake

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