Classic Vanilla Sponge Cake Delight

Ingredients

- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan by coating it with nonstick cooking spray. Set the pan aside.

2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt. Mix until well combined. Set aside.

3. Beat Eggs: In a large mixing bowl, crack 4 large eggs and begin to beat them using an electric mixer at medium speed. Gradually add in 1 cup of granulated sugar, continuing to beat until the mixture becomes thick and pale, about 7-8 minutes.

4. Prepare Milk Mixture: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine 1/2 cup of whole milk and 1/4 cup of unsalted butter. Heat until the butter is melted, then remove from heat. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold the flour mixture into the beaten eggs using a spatula, ensuring to keep the mixture light and airy.

6. Add Milk Mixture: Gently fold in the milk mixture into the batter, stirring until the ingredients are fully incorporated.

7. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Smooth out the top with a spatula for even cooking. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

8. Cool: Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Total Time

PT45M
45 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Vanilla sponge cake, Easy dessert recipe, Classic cake, Oven-baked cake, Homemade vanilla cake, Sponge cake, Baking basics, Simple cake recipe, Sweet treat, Vanilla dessert

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 1680

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