Hereโs the full, simple, foolproof 3-ingredient sponge cake recipeโlight, fluffy, and perfect every time ๐
๐ฐ Simple 3-Ingredient Sponge Cake
๐ Ingredients:
- 5 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup (200g) sugar
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (sifted)
๐ฉโ๐ณ Instructions:
1. ๐ฅ Preheat & Prep
- Preheat your oven to 170ยฐC (340ยฐF)
- Line a cake pan (20โ22 cm) with parchment paper (bottom + sides)
2. ๐ฅ Beat Eggs + Sugar
- In a large bowl, add eggs + sugar
- Beat with a mixer on high speed for 8โ10 minutes
- The mixture should become:
- Pale and creamy
- Thick and fluffy
- Tripled in volume
๐ This step is KEY for a fluffy cakeโdonโt rush it!
3. ๐พ Add Flour
- Sift the flour again over the mixture
- Gently fold using a spatula (not a mixer!)
- Fold slowly to keep the air inside the batter
4. ๐ง Bake
- Pour batter into prepared pan
- Bake for 30โ40 minutes
- Do NOT open the oven in the first 25 minutes
5. โ๏ธ Cool
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes
- Then transfer to a rack to cool completely
โ Tips for Perfect Sponge Cake:
- Eggs must be room temperature
- Fold gently โ donโt mix aggressively
- Donโt overbake or it becomes dry
- You can add:
- ๐ Lemon zest
- ๐ฆ Vanilla (optional, even if not in original recipe)
๐ Serving Ideas:
- Dust with powdered sugar
- Add whipped cream + fruits
- Use as base for layered cakes ๐
If you want, I can give you a chocolate version ๐ซ or show you how to turn this into a viral TikTok cake video idea ๐ฅ.