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This soft vanilla sponge cake is light, airy, and irresistible. Topped with whipped cream, it’s the ultimate easy vanilla dessert.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 1
Course: Cake
Cuisine: American
Calories: 664

Ingredients
  

  • 165 g cake flour
  • 6 large, room-temperature eggs (separated)
  • 180 g granulated sugar (used separately)
  • 400 ml cold heavy cream
  • 110 g sugar-free milk
  • 90 g vegetable oil
  • 3 tsp pure vanilla extract (used separately)
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • Strawberries for garnishing

Method
 

  1. Separate six large eggs, placing the yolks and whites into two individual bowls.
  2. Whisk the yolks, then incorporate 90g of vegetable oil, 110g of milk, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
  3. Sift 165g of cake flour and 1 teaspoon of baking powder into the yolk base and stir until well combined.
  4. Beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until foamy, then gradually add 140g of granulated sugar and whip until stiff peaks form.
  5. Fold one-third of the whipped egg whites into the yolk mixture to lighten it, then gently fold in the remaining whites until just incorporated.
  6. Line a 40 x 25 x 5.5 cm baking pan with parchment paper, pour in the batter, level the top, and bake at 170°C for 25 minutes.
  7. Allow the cake to rest in the pan for several minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Whip 400ml of cold heavy cream with 40g of sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until medium peaks form, then fill a piping bag with the mixture.
  9. Slice the cake into two even layers, pipe frosting onto the bottom layer, smooth it out, place the second layer on top, and frost the surface.
  10. Refrigerate the cake overnight, trim the edges, cut it into six portions, and garnish each slice with piped frosting and fresh strawberries.
  11. Serve the cake chilled to enjoy its light texture and fresh strawberry topping.

Nutrition

Calories: 664kcalCarbohydrates: 54.5gProtein: 10.4gFat: 44.7gSaturated Fat: 19.9gCholesterol: 257mgSodium: 97mgFiber: 0.7gSugar: 31.6g

Notes

  • Add 50-70g of roasted ground nuts like almonds, pecans, or walnuts to the batter for extra flavor and texture. Roasting the nuts brings out their rich oils, giving the cake a delightful crunch and nutty fragrance.
  • To avoid cracks when using a round pan, try baking in a water bath. The steam helps even out the temperature, keeping the cake moist and preventing the surface from drying out and cracking.