Fluffy Vanilla Sponge Cake
A light-as-air vanilla sponge cake with a perfectly tender crumb that melts in your mouth. Made with whipped egg whites for incredible fluffiness, this easy recipe is ready in under an hour. Perfect for afternoon tea, birthday celebrations, or simply satisfying a sweet craving.
🛒 Ingredients
10 servings
- 4 eggs (whites and yolks separated)
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1½ cups granulated sugar, sifted
- 1 cup filtered water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
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Directions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350 °F (180 °C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
- 2
Beat the egg whites to stiff peaks using an electric mixer, then set aside.
- 3
Reduce the mixer speed to low and gently add the egg yolks one at a time into the beaten whites.
- 4
Gradually incorporate the sifted sugar alternating with the water, mixing gently to keep the batter airy.
- 5
Add the vanilla extract and stir briefly to combine.
- 6
Fold in the sifted flour in three additions using a hand whisk, using gentle lifting motions to preserve the air in the batter.
- 7
Add the baking powder last and fold in carefully.
- 8
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
💡 Chef's Tip
Resist the urge to open the oven door for the first 25 minutes — the sudden drop in temperature can cause the cake to collapse. Double-sifting the flour and sugar makes for an even lighter texture.
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