Suanne and Ben’s Chinese Sponge Cake

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 14

Scrummy Suanne and Ben's Chinese Sponge Cake recipe for your sweet tooth

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	4 eggs
	1 cup flour
	1/2 cup sugar
	1 teaspoon baking powder
	1/2 teaspoon baking soda
	1 teaspoon almond extract or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract , if desired
	1/2 cup evaporated milk or 1/2 cup milk , if desired
	4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine , melted

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

269

Sugar

25g

Fat

11g

Suanne and Ben's Chinese Sponge Cake is a classic Chinese dessert that is enjoyed all over the world. It is perfect for those who have a sweet tooth and crave a light and fluffy cake. This cake has a subtle and delicate sweetness provided by the sugar. The use of almond extract gives the cake a unique, nutty taste that sets it apart from traditional sponge cakes. This recipe uses simple ingredients readily available in any home kitchen and can be easily made in less than an hour.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F or 175°C.
2.	Grease an 8 inch or 20 cm cake pan.
3.	Combine flour, baking powder and baking soda in a small bowl.
4.	Beat eggs in a separate larger bowl.
5.	Add sugar gradually and beat until light and fluffy.
6.	Add in almond or vanilla extract and flour mixture, beating until smooth.
7.	Add in evaporated milk and melted butter, beating until well combined.
8.	Pour the mixture into the cake pan.
9.	Bake for 25-30 minutes in the preheated oven or until a toothpick or knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

PROS

This sponge cake is an easy and quick recipe to make that requires only a few basic ingredients.

The cake is fluffy and soft with a subtly sweet taste.
It is perfect for any sweet tooth craving.

CONS

This cake is high in sugar and fat.

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

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This cake is not particularly healthy, but it does contain eggs which are high in protein and important nutrients like vitamin D and choline. Choline is essential for brain and nervous system function. Additionally, almonds used in almond extract are often associated with lowering cholesterol and improving heart health.