Copycat ‘Classic Sponge Cake!’

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 3

Copycat 'Classic Sponge Cake' recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

455

Sugar

33g

Fat

26g

This Copycat 'Classic Sponge Cake' recipe is a soft, fluffy and moist cake that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. The cake has a light and airy texture that is complemented by the sweetness of the raspberry jam and cream filling. It is quite easy to make and requires only a few basic ingredients that you may already have at home. Serve this cake with a hot cup of tea or coffee, topped with a dollop of whipped cream or fresh fruits for an extra special treat. It's simply a delightful dessert that you can enjoy with family and friends anytime, anywhere!

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 180°C and grease a 20cm cake tin with butter.
2.	In a large bowl, beat the butter and caster sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
3.	Gradually add the beaten eggs, salt and self-raising flour to the mixture, continuing to mix until the batter is smooth and well-combined.
4.	Transfer the batter to your greased cake tin and smooth out the top using a spatula.
5.	Bake the cake for around 25 minutes or until it turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6.	Once baked, remove the cake from the oven, allow it to cool in the tin for a few minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
7.	Once the cake has cooled, spread raspberry jam over the top followed by fresh cream. Place the top half of the cake on the cream, dust with icing sugar, and serve!

PROS

This classic sponge cake is simple to make and tastes absolutely delicious with the perfect texture that’s fluffy and light.

It’s an ideal cake for a tea party, birthday, or any special occasion.

CONS

This cake, like most desserts, is high in calories, sugar, and fat.

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

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Unfortunately, this cake is not particularly healthy, but it can be enjoyed occasionally as a treat.
The fresh cream in this recipe contains dairy which is a good source of calcium that helps in building stronger bones.

	175 g butter ( You may need extra for greasing )
	175 g caster sugar
	3 eggs , beaten
	1 pinch salt
	175 g self-raising flour
	1 tablespoon icing sugar
	3 tablespoons raspberry jam
	fresh cream