Vanilla Sponge Cake Recipe
A light and fluffy Vanilla Sponge Cake Recipe that is easy to make, perfect for tea-time or special occasions.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Spatula
- 8-inch cake pan
- Wire rack
Ingredients
- 10 oz butter 284 grams
- 10 oz sugar
- 5 eggs
- 10 oz self-rising flour
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating briefly. Mix in vanilla extract and salt.
- Fold in self-rising flour gradually.
- Pour batter into cake pan and tap lightly.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
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Notes
- Substitute self-rising flour with all-purpose flour + 2 tsp baking powder.
- Store at room temperature for 3 days, or freeze for later use.
- Serve plain, with frosting, or layered with fruit and cream.