Description
Vanilla Sponge Cake is a delightful dessert that fills your home with the warm aroma of vanilla and butter. With its light and fluffy texture, this cake is perfect for any celebration, from birthdays to anniversaries. Imagine indulging in a slice topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream, creating a moment of pure joy. Easy to make yet impressive enough for special occasions, this Vanilla Sponge Cake will become a beloved favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternately with milk until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 85mg