The Basic Sponge Cake Recipe is moist, fluffy and versatile. Make it chocolatey or keep it simple with whipped cream and fruits or top with Mascarpone Frosting.
- 2 and 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (227g) at room temperature
- 1 and 2/3 cup sugar
- 7 large Eggs (separated at room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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Preheat oven to 350 Degrees Fahrenheit / 175 Degrees Celsius.
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Sift together flour + baking powder + salt and keep aside.
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In another bowl beat together butter + sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg whites + vanilla and beat together on high for about 3 minutes.
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Add the yolks and mix together only until it combines.
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Now add the flour little at a time and mix until smooth, but do not overmix. (Batter will be slightly lumpy)
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Pour into 3, 8 inch round cake tins and bake for about 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. (If you use 2 cake tins then the baking time will be around 30 to 35 minutes)
The Frosting:
Whisk 8 oz(226g) mascarpone cheese with confectioners sugar. Taste and adjust the sugar as per your taste. Flavor with vanilla, coffee or your favorite liqueur.
(Please note that this is not a traditional mascarpone frosting)