All-In-One Sponge Cake

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 4

Scrumptious All-In-One Sponge Cake recipe for your loved ones

by The Chefin Cake

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine , needs to be soft
	1 cup caster sugar or 1 cup fine sugar
	3 eggs , beaten
	1 1/2 cups sifted self-raising flour
	2 teaspoons baking powder

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

435

Sugar

34g

Fat

23g

The All-In-One Sponge Cake is a staple dessert in many households worldwide. It's simple, delicious, and can be customized with frosting, fillings, or fresh fruit. The cake is light, fluffy, and easy to make with ingredients you likely have on hand. While it may not be the healthiest dessert option, it's a classic recipe that brings joy to many.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F).
2.	Grease and line an 8-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
3.	In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy and pale.
4.	Add the caster sugar and beat together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
5.	Gradually add the beaten eggs, a little at a time, and stir until well combined.
6.	Sift the flour and baking powder into the bowl and fold the mixture together until light and smooth.
7.	Pour the mixture into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8.	Remove from the oven and let it cool before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, decorate the cake as desired.

PROS

This sponge cake is a classic, simple recipe that is easy to make and goes well with any type of frosting or filling.

It’s light, fluffy, and deliciously moist.

CONS

This cake is high in sugar and contains a good amount of butter, which makes it a high-calorie dessert.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this cake is not particularly healthy, it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
Some studies have suggested that consuming small amounts of butter may have potential health benefits such as reducing the risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes.