Recipe: 10-Inch Sponge Cake
Introduction
Sponge cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a light and fluffy cake that is perfect for pairing with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or served on its own. This recipe for a 10-inch sponge cake is a simple and easy-to-follow recipe that is perfect for both novice and experienced bakers.Ingredients
For this recipe, you will need the following ingredients:- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the bottom of a 10-inch cake pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides of the pan with butter or cooking spray.Step 2: Separate the Eggs
Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites. Place the egg whites in a large mixing bowl and the egg yolks in a separate bowl.Step 3: Beat the Egg Yolks and Sugar
Using an electric mixer, beat the egg yolks and sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.Step 4: Add the Vanilla Extract
Add the vanilla extract to the egg yolk mixture and mix well.Step 5: Sift the Flour
Sift the cake flour, baking powder, and salt together into a separate bowl.Step 6: Add the Flour to the Egg Yolk Mixture
Add the sifted flour mixture to the egg yolk mixture and mix until well combined.Step 7: Beat the Egg Whites
Using a clean mixing bowl and beaters, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.Step 8: Fold in the Egg Whites
Using a spatula, gently fold in the egg whites into the cake batter until well combined.Step 9: Pour the Batter into the Cake Pan
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth out the top.Step 10: Bake the Cake
Bake the cake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.Step 11: Let the Cake Cool
Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, remove the cake from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.Nutrition
Here is the nutritional information for one serving of 10-inch sponge cake:
- Calories: 192
- Total Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 124mg
- Sodium: 97mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 34g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 25g
- Protein: 5g