Butter Sponge Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 35 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A classic butter sponge cake with a light, airy texture and rich buttery flavor. Perfect for special occasions or everyday treats, it pairs beautifully with frosting or fresh fruit. Its tender crumb and subtle sweetness make it a versatile dessert that appeals to all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 11 egg yolks
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup scalded milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine

Instructions

  1. Beat egg yolks and sugar until fluffy; add scalded milk and vanilla, beating constantly.
  2. Add sifted flour and baking powder; fold in melted butter or margarine.
  3. Pour batter into three well-greased 9-inch layer pans.
  4. Bake at 350°F for 30 to 40 minutes.
  5. Ice cake with your favorite frosting.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

695 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.1g 26% DV
Total Fat 42.9g 55% DV
Carbs 53.3g 19% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 14.8g 30% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2772mg 100% DV
Potassium 260mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 653.3mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 167.8mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 12.9mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 3mcg 15% DV
Calcium 1656.3mg 100% DV
Iron 8mg 44% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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