Description
This Vanilla Super Sponge Cake is a light, fluffy, and classic dessert that’s easy to make and endlessly versatile. Perfect on its own or layered with cream and fruit for a more indulgent treat.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole milk, at room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and milk in two additions, beginning and ending with dry. Mix just until combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Substitute vanilla with almond or lemon extract for a flavor twist.
- Use sour cream instead of milk for a richer texture.
- Double the recipe for a layered cake with filling or frosting.
- Warm slices briefly in the microwave for an extra soft texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Universal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
