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    Easy Vanilla Sponge Cake Recipe

    Published: Aug 29, 2020 · Modified: Jul 25, 2022 by Radwa · This post may contain affiliate links. 2 Comments

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    Easy Vanilla Sponge Cake is three layers of fluffy sponge cake made from scratch, covered with rich vanilla whipped cream and decorated with chocolate chips. It is suitable as a simple birthday cake or for any celebration or special occasion.

    Easy Vanilla Sponge Cake Recipe

    Easy Vanilla Sponge Cake Recipe

    No doubt that the best way of celebrating birthdays or any special occasions is with a beautiful layered cake made from scratch. But, why made from scratch? I believe there is nothing more enjoyable than a homemade freshly baked dessert made from simple and healthy ingredients.

    This cake is perfectly fluffy and soft; I am sure you will love it once you taste it, and it will be your go-to vanilla cake.

    Easy Vanilla Sponge Cake Recipe

    Ingredients

    To make this sponge vanilla cake, you will need ingredients for both making the sponge cake and the topping, which you will find below.

    Sponge Cake Ingredients

    • Plain flour
    • White sugar
    • Eggs
    • Baking powder

    Topping Ingredients

    • Heavy whipped cream
    • Vanilla extract
    • Powdered sugar
    • Unsweetened chocolate chips
    • Unsweetened chocolate, grated
    Easy Vanilla Sponge Cake Recipe

    How To Make This Easy Vanilla Sponge Cake Recipe

    making the recipe step by step

    Making The Sponge Cake

    Preparing the oven: Preheat the oven at 170C.

    Making the sponge cake: In a bowl, crack the eggs then whisk using the electric whisk until fluffy.

    Add the sugar (second ingredient) and keep whisking.

    Now, combine both the flour and baking powder( third and fourth ingredients) then add to the mixture then continue whisking for another 2 minutes.

    Now the sponge cake is ready to bake.

    Preparing the baking dishes: Line three baking dishes sized 18 cm with parchment paper and grease the sides with butter.

    After that divide the batter between the three baking dishes equally.

    Baking: Bake for 25-30 minutes.

    Making The Topping 

    Making The Topping

    In a bowl, whisk the powdered sugar, heavy cream and vanilla extract until it becomes a thick fluffy mixture.

    Decorating The Cake

    Decorating step by step

    Adding the topping: Spread part of the cream on the first layer of the cake using an icing spatula then add the second layer and repeat until the third layer.

    After that, use the rest of the cream to cover the third layer and all around the cake.

    Adding the chocolate: decorate the top with the chocolate chips and grated chocolate as you wish.

    Tips

    1. This recipe makes three layers 18 cm or two layers 22 cm cake.
    2. Whisking well is the secret to a fluffy sponge cake.
    3. Using a good quality vanilla extract leads to an excellent taste.
    4. Allow the cake to cool down in the baking dishes for at least 10 minutes before taking it out of the dishes.
    5. Make sure that all the are ingredients at in-room temperature, which helps in incorporating the ingredients well.

    Tools Used In Making This Recipe

    • Bowl, for mixing all the ingredients.
    • Spatula, to scoop the batter in the baking dish.
    • Electric whisk, for whisking the ingredients.
    • Icing spatula, for spreading the cream on top of the cake.
    • Baking dish, for baking the cake.

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    Easy Vanilla Cake – Three layers of fluffy sponge cake made from scratch
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    Easy Vanilla Sponge Cake Recipe

    Easy Vanilla Sponge Cake is three layers of fluffy sponge cake made from scratch, covered with rich vanilla whipped cream and decorated with chocolate chips.
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Keyword Easy Vanilla Cake, Easy Vanilla Sponge Cake Recipe
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 30 minutes
    Total Time 40 minutes
    Servings 12 servings
    Calories 302kcal
    Author Radwa

    Equipment

    • Springform
    • Mixing bowl
    • Measuring spoons
    • Measuring cups
    • Electric hand mixer

    Ingredients

    Sponge Cake Ingredients

    • 1 cup plain flour
    • 1 cup white sugar
    • 7 eggs
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder

    Topping Ingredients

    • 2 cups heavy whipped cream
    • 3 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 tablespoon powdered sugar
    • 2 tablespoon unsweetened chocolate chips
    • 1 tablespoon unsweetened chocolate grated

    Instructions

    Making the sponge cake

    • Preheat the oven at 170C.
    • In a bowl, crack the eggs then whisk using the electric whisk until fluffy.
      7 eggs
    • Add the sugar (second ingredient) and keep whisking.
      1 cup white sugar
    • Now, combine both the flour and baking powder( third and fourth ingredients) then add to the mixture then continue whisking for another 2 minutes.
      1 cup plain flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • Line three baking dishes sized 18 cm with parchment paper and grease the sides with butter.
    • After that divide the batter between the three baking dishes equally.
    • Bake for 25-30 minutes.

    Making the topping

    • In a bowl, whisk the powdered sugar, heavy cream and vanilla extract until it becomes a thick fluffy mixture.
      2 cups heavy whipped cream, 2 tablespoon powdered sugar, 3 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Decorating the cake 

    • Spread part of the cream on the first layer of the cake using an icing spatula then add the second layer and repeat until the third layer.
    • After that, use the rest of the cream to cover the third layer and all around the cake.
    • Decorate the top with the chocolate chips and grated chocolate as you wish.
      2 tablespoon unsweetened chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon unsweetened chocolate

    Notes

    • is recipe makes three layers 18 cm or two layers 22 cm cake.
    • Whisking well is the secret to a fluffy sponge cake.
    • Using a good quality vanilla extract leads to an excellent taste.
    • Allow the cake to cool down in the baking dishes for at least 10 minutes before taking it out of the dishes.
    • Make sure that all the are ingredients at in-room temperature, which helps in incorporating the ingredients well.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 93mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 722IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Comments

    1. Ronak Mehta

      September 15, 2020 at 6:50 am

      5 stars
      Thank you for sharing this delightfully easy, mouthwateringly delicious recipe. Have baked this cake several times since I first tried it a few weeks back and it’s been a huge success each time!

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      • Radwa

        September 15, 2020 at 11:02 am

        Glad that you liked it!

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