If cakes were superheroes, this one would be the quiet, unassuming type with superpowers you don’t see coming. Made with just a few simple ingredients—eggs, sugar, flour, and a pinch of love—sponge cake rises to the occasion without the need of any fat or rising agent. The secret lies in the beaten egg whites, which give it that airy sponge-like look and texture.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Flour
- 1 Cup Castor Sugar
- 4 Eggs
- 1 tsp Essence of choice
Method
- Sieve that flour twice – because we want it extra light and fluffy – then set it aside for its grand entrance later.
- Separate those egg whites and grab your electric hand beater. Beat until you get those beautiful stiff peaks – trust me, they’re the secret to a perfect sponge!
- Slowly, add in the powdered sugar, while mixing away until it’s fully incorporated into those beautiful fluffy whites
- Lightly whisk those yolks and toss them into the mix along with a splash of essence for that irresistible flavour.
- Gently fold the sifted flour into the egg mixture using the cut-and-fold method (the secret here is gentle – no overmixing allowed!).
- Grease your baking pan and line it with parchment paper before pouring that lovely batter into the pan, making sure it’s even and ready to rise.
- Pop it into your pre-heated oven at 220°C and let it bake for 12-15 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when a toothpick or skewer comes out clean!
- Once out of the oven, let it cool for 20 minutes before turning it out on a wire rack. Let it cool completely before slicing into your light, fluffy masterpiece because after all- Patience is key!