Coffee Sponge Cake Recipe

Elevate your dessert game with this incredible Coffee Sponge Cake, a delightful variation of the classic hot milk sponge cake! Perfect for creating a stunning layered Tiramisu Torte, this recipe (originally by Elinor Klivans) is easy to double for a taller cake or two separate layers. Pro-tip: Brush with simple syrup before layering to keep your cake moist and delicious. Get ready to impress!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 127.9 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 3.5 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Coffee Sponge Cake

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How to Make Coffee Sponge Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until pale and thick.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, folding gently until just combined.
  5. In a small saucepan, heat the milk and coffee until just simmering. Remove from heat.
  6. Slowly pour the warm milk mixture into the batter, folding gently until just combined.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 70 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

59g

Fat

3g

Carbs

7g