Plain Sponge Cake: The Perfect Base for Any Cake
This plain sponge cake is easy to master and can be topped with your favorite icing or fruit.
Difficulty Level: easy
Ingredients
- 4oz plain flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 4oz sugar
- 4oz butter
- 2 eggs
Instructions
Whisk the butter and sugar together
Add the eggs gently and then stir in the flour
Put the batter in a cake tin with parchment paper to prevent sticking
Bake for 18-20 minutes at 400 degrees
When learning how to bake the basics, a plain sponge cake is the perfect place to start. It includes the simplest ingredients: flour, baking powder, sugar, butter, and eggs to make a fluffy, light dessert that isn’t too sweet or too dense. Some enjoy plain sponge cake as is, but you can also top it with whipped cream and berries, frosting, or even pudding.
Since it doesn’t take long to master or bake, you can layer this cake to really impress your friends on a special occasion. The best trick to make sure you cook the plain sponge cake just right is to watch it in the oven and then let it rest. The cake should be golden brown, not dark brown, and it needs time to settle after cooking. As a result, it may still look a bit jiggly or loose before it’s done. Rest assured that you’ll have the perfect cake that isn’t overdone. It truly goes well with any dinner and occasion.
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