Light Fluffy Sponge Cake Recipe

Name: Light Fluffy Sponge Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 4 large eggs; Cooking Oil; Milk; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; Cake Flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt

This incredibly easy recipe is your secret weapon for unbelievably light and fluffy sponge cakes, delicious cupcakes, or decadent chocolate cakes! Simply adjust the recipe (add cocoa for chocolate!) and bake your way to dessert perfection. Ready in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Calories 295.5 kcal

Protein 11g

Rating 0.7 (3 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Light Fluffy Sponge Cake

4 large eggs
Cooking Oil
Milk
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
Cake Flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

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How to Make Light Fluffy Sponge Cake

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan (or line a muffin tin with cupcake liners).
In a large bowl, beat together 4 large eggs, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar until light, fluffy, and pale yellow (about 5-7 minutes with an electric mixer).
In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently with a spatula or on low speed with an electric mixer until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. For cupcakes, bake for 12-15 minutes.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar or add your favorite frosting!