Melt-in-Your-Mouth Vanilla Sponge Cake

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Vanilla Sponge Cake 🍰✨

This ultra-light, buttery cake is so tender it practically dissolves on your tongue! Perfect with tea, berries, or a dusting of powdered sugar.

📝 Ingredients (8–10 slices):

• 4 large eggs, room temp

• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar

• 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour (sifted)

• ½ cup (120ml) whole milk, lukewarm

• ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted & cooled

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Zest of 1 lemon (optional, for brightness)

• Pinch of salt

🍴 Instructions:

1. Prep & Mix

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round pan or line with parchment.

2. In a bowl, whip eggs and sugar with a mixer for 5–7 mins until pale, thick, and tripled in volume.

3. Gently fold in sifted flour + baking powder in 3 parts, alternating with milk and melted butter. Add vanilla and lemon zest.

2. Bake to Perfection

• Pour batter into the pan. Bake 25–30 mins until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

• Key tip: Do NOT open the oven early—this cake is delicate!

3. Serve

• Cool 10 mins in the pan, then transfer to a rack.

• Dust with powdered sugar or top with whipped cream & fresh berries.

💡 Why This Cake Melts:

• No heavy fats: Butter is just enough for tenderness.

• Eggs whipped to ribbons = airy texture.

• Lukewarm milk prevents batter from seizing.

Pair with: ☕ Tea, 🍓 strawberry compote, or a drizzle of lemon glaze (mix 1 cup powdered sugar + 2 tbsp lemon juice).

So simple, so sublime! 😍

Variation: Swap lemon zest for orange zest + 1 tsp cinnamon for a cozy twist!