Best 3 Never Fail Sponge Cake Recipes
Have you ever dreamed of baking a perfect sponge cake that rises evenly, has a tender crumb, and a golden-brown crust? Achieving sponge cake perfection can be challenging, but with the right recipe and a few simple tips, you can create a never-fail sponge cake that will impress your friends and family. This article will guide you through the steps of making a classic sponge cake, from gathering the ingredients to baking and cooling. We'll cover everything you need to know, from choosing the right ingredients to using the proper baking techniques. So, preheat your oven and get ready to bake the best sponge cake you've ever tasted!
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
CUSTARD POWDER SPONGE (NO FAIL SPONGE CAKE)
Make and share this Custard Powder Sponge (No Fail Sponge Cake) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Janet1
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 2 sponges
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Beat whites of eggs until stiff.
- Add yolks and sugar.
- Sift all flours together & fold into mixture.
- Divide into 2 greased & lined sandwich tins
- preheat oven to 190c
- place on middle shelf
- reduce heat to 170c & cook for 20 minutes
- this is for fan forced oven.
- for oven not fan forced, preheat to 200c then reduce to 180c.
- when cooked cool on rack fill with jam and fresh cream and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 595.5, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 372, Sodium 460.4, Carbohydrate 110.3, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 75.5, Protein 15.6
NEVER-FAIL SPONGE CAKE
Make certain to have your egg whites at room temperature before starting this cake, the secret to perfect sponge cake is to beat your egg yolks until very thick and lemon colored, using a heavy-duty stand mixer will speed things up, this recipe was tested using extra large eggs
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Set oven rack to second-lowest position).
- Prepare an ungreased tube pan with removable sides.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
- In a large bowl beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored (this is important the egg yolks must be thick, the beating time should take about 5 minutes or more).
- Add in sugar, vanilla and lemon juice; beat until thoroughly blended and no sugar granules remain (about 5 minutes).
- Add in sifted flour mixture alternately with water; beat until just blended.
- In a large stainless steel or copper bowl beat room temperature egg whites with cream of tartar until quite stiff; gently fold into the flour mixture.
- Transfer to the ungreased tube pan.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes.
- Immediately turn the pan upside down and cool completely before removing.
NEVER-FAIL CAKE
Really easy, really nice. Smells wonderful whilst cooking
Provided by blackbird17
Time 2h10m
Yield Makes Slices
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Warm oven to 170c/fan oven 150c, Line a 20cm tin with baking parchment
- Chop up the pineapple and put it with its juice into a saucepan. Add the halved cherries, butter, fruit and sugar, Warm to melt but don't boil. Leave to cool a bit.
- When cooled stir in flour and eggs.
- Pour into prepared tin and bake for 1 1/2 hours.
Tips:
- Use the right ingredients: Make sure you have all the necessary ingredients and that they are of good quality. Fresh eggs, good quality butter, and self-rising flour are essential for a successful sponge cake.
- Follow the recipe carefully: Don't skip any steps or substitute ingredients unless you know what you're doing. Sponge cake is a delicate batter, and small changes can affect the final result.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake at the right temperature: The oven temperature is critical for sponge cake. Make sure your oven is preheated to the correct temperature before you start baking.
- Don't open the oven door during baking: Opening the oven door during baking can cause the cake to fall. Resist the temptation to peek!
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting: Frosting a warm cake will make the frosting melt and slide off. Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack before you frost it.
Conclusion:
With a little care and attention, you can make a delicious and fluffy sponge cake that is perfect for any occasion. Just remember to follow the tips above and you'll be sure to have success. Enjoy your homemade sponge cake!
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