Sponge Cake Layers

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Light and fluffy sponge cake layers with subtle vanilla flavor, perfect for layered desserts or as a base for frosting and fillings, suitable for celebrations and teatime treats.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Heat milk in a small saucepan until bubbles form around the edge of the pan.
  2. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  4. Sift flour with baking powder and salt; set aside.
  5. In a large bowl of electric mixer at high speed, beat eggs until thick and lemon-colored.
  6. Gradually add the sugar, beating until the mixture is smooth and well blended, about 5 minutes.
  7. At low speed, beat in flour mixture just until smooth.
  8. Add warm milk and vanilla extract, beating just until combined.
  9. Pour batter into ungreased 9-inch round layer cake pans, 8-inch round layer cake pans, and an 8 x 8 x 2-inch square pan (pour slightly less batter into the square pan).
  10. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

406 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.5g 13% DV
Total Fat 4.7g 6% DV
Carbs 73.8g 27% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 14.7g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12494.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 331mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 66mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 62.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1647mg 100% DV
Iron 6.2mg 34% DV

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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