A delightful treat: Bake a sponge cake in just 20 minutes
Four ingredients, 5 minutes of preparation, and 15 minutes of baking — does that sound like the perfect dessert? Discover the recipe for a simple sponge cake that will impress your guests. You likely already have all the necessary ingredients at home.
19 July 2024 15:16
Cooking is an activity that accompanies us every day, as no one will prepare a meal for us. Baking, however, is a bit different. Many people are afraid to bake, fearing that something will go wrong.
If you are one of those people just starting your baking journey, discover the recipe for the most straightforward cake in the world. You can make it in 20 minutes, including baking time.
Cake in 20 minutes. You only need 4 ingredients
Baking is essentially chemistry; you need to know how to combine individual ingredients to create a light and fluffy or soft and moist cake.
If you are a beginner baker, start with easy recipes, such as the sponge cake. It is straightforward to make. You only need flour, baking powder, 4 large eggs, and sugar. The batter can be enriched with additions such as cocoa, cinnamon, raisins, nuts, or chocolate.
It is perfect as a cake base or a layer cake. After baking, it is very soft, fluffy, and moist. Best of all, it stays fresh for several days after baking.
Recipe for a simple sponge cake
Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 4 tablespoons of flour
- 4 tablespoons of sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons of baking powder
How to prepare the cake? Take the eggs out of the fridge to warm up. Crack them into a large bowl. Add the sugar. Whisk everything into a fluffy foam. Add the flour sifted through a sieve along with the baking powder when the mixture thickens. Pour the ready batter into a baking tray lined with baking paper. Put the cake in the oven preheated to 170°C (340°F), using top and bottom heat. Bake it for 15 minutes, until a toothpick comes out dry. Serve immediately after baking.
