Classic Vanilla Sponge Cake 🍰✨
Soft, light, and fluffy—this timeless vanilla sponge cake is pure comfort. Perfect for birthdays, tea time, or simply when you crave a cozy homemade treat.
Ingredients 🛒
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup (200 g) sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) warm milk
- ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions 👩🍳
- Beat: Whisk eggs and sugar until pale, thick, and fluffy (5–7 minutes).
- Add: Mix in oil (or butter) and vanilla gently.
- Milk: Slowly pour in warm milk while mixing.
- Dry mix: Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Fold: Gently fold with a spatula (do not overmix).
- Pan: Pour batter into a lined or greased round pan.
- Bake: Bake at 170°C / 340°F for 40–45 minutes.
- Cool: Let cake cool, slice, and enjoy!
Tips
- Extra indulgence: Dust with powdered sugar or frost with whipped cream.
- Variation: Add lemon zest or almond extract for a flavor twist.
- Serving idea: Pair with fresh berries or a drizzle of chocolate sauce.
Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Bake Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: ~1 hour
- Kcal: ~220 per slice
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Classic Vanilla Sponge Cake—soft, light, and fluffy comfort 🍰✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you enjoy it plain or with frosting?”
- Rotating closers: “Save for your next bake.” • “Tag a friend who loves sponge cake.” • “Fluffy, golden, vanilla bliss.”