Feather Sponge Cake Amy's Grandma's

Light, airy, and irresistibly tender, Amy's Grandma's Feather Sponge Cake is a timeless treat that combines vintage charm with simple elegance. Perfected through generations, this classic recipe requires just a handful of pantry staples like all-purpose flour, eggs, and milk, yet yields a cake that feels luxurious. The secret lies in the delicate folding technique and the magical ribboning of eggs and sugar, which create the signature feather-light texture. With a hint of vanilla and a golden, subtly sweet crust, this sponge cake is the ideal base for fresh berries, whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar. Ready in under an hour and serving up to 8, it's a quick and crowd-pleasing choice for everything from tea time to special celebrations.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 120 grams All-purpose flour
• 150 grams Granulated sugar
• 4 pieces Large eggs
• 30 grams Unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
• 60 milliliters Whole milk
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer on medium-high speed until the mixture triples in volume, turns pale, and forms ribbons when lifted. This should take about 8-10 minutes.

Step 4

Heat the milk and melted butter in a small saucepan over low heat until just warm (do not let it boil). Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Gently fold the sifted dry ingredients into the egg mixture in three additions, using a spatula. Be careful not to overmix, as this will deflate the batter.

Step 6

Take a small portion (about 1/4 cup) of the batter and mix it into the warm milk-butter mixture to temper it. Stir until combined.

Step 7

Gradually fold the tempered milk-butter mixture back into the main batter until fully incorporated and smooth. Be gentle to maintain the airy texture of the batter.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 28-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or decorating.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(572.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1561.1

Total Fat 47.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 817.9mg	0%
Sodium 1346.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 251.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.3g	0%
Total Sugars 153.8g
Protein 38.6g	0%

Vitamin D 187.2IU	0%
Calcium 211.5mg	0%
Iron 9.6mg	0%
Potassium 512.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.1%

Protein: 9.7%

Carbs: 63.2%