White Sponge Cake

Delight in the lightness of a classic White Sponge Cake, a timeless dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. This recipe combines simple, wholesome ingredients like cake flour, egg whites, and a touch of vanilla to create a delicately airy texture with a subtle sweetness that melts in your mouth. By carefully folding the sifted dry ingredients into whipped egg whites and incorporating a warm milk-butter mixture, this cake achieves an unparalleled fluffiness. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a quick bake of 30 minutes, this elegant treat is as simple to make as it is satisfying. Perfect served plain with a dusting of powdered sugar or layered with your favorite frosting, this White Sponge Cake is versatile, crowd-pleasing, and sure to be a staple in your baking repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 120 grams Cake flour
• 150 grams Granulated sugar
• 6 pieces Egg whites (large)
• 60 ml Whole milk
• 30 grams Unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Cream of tartar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line the bottom of an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper. Do not grease the sides.

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a small saucepan, heat the milk and butter over low heat until the butter melts. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites on medium speed using a hand or stand mixer until foamy. Add the cream of tartar and continue beating.

Step 5

Gradually add the sugar in small increments, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.

Step 6

Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg white mixture in three batches using a spatula. Be careful not to deflate the batter.

Step 7

Fold in the warm milk and butter mixture until just combined. The batter will be light and airy.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until 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, run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the cake and invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Serve plain or frost with your choice of icing. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(573.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1387.4

Total Fat 29.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 73.9mg	0%
Sodium 1624.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 249.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g	0%
Total Sugars 155.1g
Protein 35.5g	0%

Vitamin D 27.2IU	0%
Calcium 113.2mg	0%
Iron 2.1mg	0%
Potassium 684.4mg	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: 18.9%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 71.0%