Sponge Cake
A light and airy sponge cake soaked in a simple syrup, perfect for a quick dessert or tea-time treat.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 180
- Protein
- 5g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a 9 inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large bowl, beat the 4 eggs and 150g sugar with an electric mixer until pale, thick, and tripled in volume, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 3
Sift the 120g flour over the egg mixture and gently fold with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to deflate the batter.
Step 4
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25-30 minutes.
Step 5
While the cake bakes, make the syrup: in a small saucepan, bring the 100ml water and 1 tsp vanilla extract to a simmer, then remove from heat.
Step 6
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack. Brush the warm syrup over the top and sides of the cake.
Step 7
Let the cake cool completely before slicing and serving.
Tools you’ll need
- 9 inch round cake pan
- electric mixer
- mixing bowl
- spatula
- wire rack
- small saucepan
- pastry brush
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