9 Inch Sponge Cake Recipe
Introduction
Sponge cake is a classic dessert that is enjoyed by many people all over the world. It is light, fluffy, and deliciously moist. Sponge cake is a versatile dessert that can be used as a base for many different desserts such as trifle, layered birthday cakes, and even as a simple afternoon snack.Ingredients
To make a 9-inch sponge cake, you will need the following ingredients:- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 cup of cake flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 cup of vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup of water
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Prep Work
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch cake pan with butter or cooking spray. Alternatively, you can line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper.Step 2: Mixing the Batter
Begin by separating the egg yolks from the egg whites. In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks with an electric mixer until they are pale and frothy. Gradually add the sugar to the egg yolks, mixing until the mixture becomes thick and creamy. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the egg yolk mixture, mixing until everything is well combined. Next, add the vegetable oil, water, and vanilla extract to the mixture. Beat until everything is well combined.Step 3: Whipping the Egg Whites
In a separate clean bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter, being careful not to overmix.Step 4: Baking the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth out the surface with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.Step 5: Cooling the Cake
Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, remove the cake from the pan and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack.Nutrition
This 9-inch sponge cake recipe makes 8 servings. Here is the approximate nutritional information per serving:- Calories: 240
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 93mg
- Sodium: 134mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 40g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 29g
- Protein: 5g