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Always successful sponge cake

50 min4 serv.21 февр. 2026 г.

Description

Many, even experienced cooks, sometimes have problems baking sponge cakes. It may not rise enough, may not be soft and airy, and may crumble heavily when sliced. Forget all these troubles! Here is a simple, quick, and excellent sponge cake recipe that always turns out perfectly. Your cakes will now enjoy unprecedented popularity, while you put in minimal effort. Serve cooled or slightly warm.

Instructions

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    Step 1

    Step 1

    1. That's all the ingredients you'll need to make a basic sponge cake.

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    Step 2

    Step 2

    2. Turn on the oven immediately and preheat to 190 degrees. Crack the eggs into a deep bowl. I don't separate the whites from the yolks, but the biscuit still turns out fluffy. The only nuance is that the eggs must be at room temperature. Beat the eggs.

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    3. Add the sugar. For flavor, you can add a pinch of vanilla. Continue beating until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.

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    4. Pour in cold water. Gradually add the sifted flour in small portions.

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    Step 5

    Step 5

    5. Line a heatproof baking dish with parchment paper and grease with oil. Pour in the prepared batter, smooth it out, and place in the oven.

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    6. Bake the sponge cake for 25 to 35 minutes, depending on the pan size, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out dry. Let it cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.