Certainly! Here’s a simple sponge cake recipe for you:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (225g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Sift Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Beat Eggs: In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs on high speed for about 5 minutes or until they are thick and lightened in color.
- Add Sugar: Gradually add the granulated sugar to the beaten eggs while continuing to beat. Beat until the mixture is fluffy and well combined.
- Add Vanilla Extract: Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Fold in Dry Ingredients: Gently fold in the sifted dry ingredients into the egg mixture in three parts. Use a spatula and fold just until combined. Do not overmix to maintain the fluffiness of the cake.
- Divide Batter: Divide the batter equally between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost or Serve: Once the cakes are completely cool, you can frost them with your favorite frosting or simply dust them with powdered sugar. You can also add fresh fruits or a light glaze for added flavor.
Enjoy your homemade sponge cake!