Vanilla Sponge Cake Recipe
A light and fluffy vanilla sponge cake that’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Hand mixer
- Cake pan
- Spatula
- Oven
Ingredients
- 10 oz 284g butter
- 10 oz sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 10 oz self-rising flour
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Mix in vanilla extract and salt.
- Fold in flour in batches.
- Pour batter into the cake pan, tap to release air bubbles.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until the top springs back when touched.
- Cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
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Notes
- Can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Substitute eggs with applesauce for an eggless version.
- Use all-purpose flour with baking powder if self-rising flour is unavailable.