This simple and delicious sponge cake is perfect for any occasion. It's light, fluffy, and easy to make with just a few basic ingredients.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
30min
Ingredients
8 Servings
- 200 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 100 grams butter
- 4 eggs
- 120 milliliters milk
- 200 grams sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Set aside.
Step 3
In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until pale and fluffy.
Step 4
Add the vanilla extract to the egg mixture and mix well.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Step 6
Melt the butter and fold it gently into the batter.
Step 7
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 9
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.