Description
Experience the delightful lightness of this Fluffy Vanilla Sponge Cake, perfect for any celebration or afternoon treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup strawberry jelly
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: Beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine ingredients: Alternately add the dry mixture and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
- Divide and smooth: Pour the batter evenly into prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Layer up: Spread strawberry jelly between the cooled cake layers.
- Whip the cream: In a bowl, whip the cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Frost the cake with whipped cream, covering the top and sides.
- Serve slices to your eager guests.
Notes
Make-ahead tip: Bake cakes a day in advance and store in the refrigerator for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg