The sponge cake is a baking staple. Its spongy texture and neutral flavor make it ideal as a base for cakes, fillings and toppings.
If you thought you needed an endless list of ingredients to prepare it, I have a surprise for you: with only three ingredients, you can get a delicious
Ingredients
- 5 eggs
- 180g of sugar
- 180g all-purpose flour
Preparation
- Start by preheating the oven to 180°C. Prepare a cake mold, lightly greasing it or placing parchment paper on its base.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar. Do this until the mixture looks pale and has doubled in volume. This step is crucial to obtain a fluffy cake, so be patient and beat for at least 8-10 minutes.
- Sift the flour over the egg and sugar mixture. This step helps avoid lumps and incorporate air. Integrate the flour with circular movements, using a spatula or wooden spoon, taking care not to deflate the mixture.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared mold and place in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once cooked, remove from the oven and let cool in the mold for a few minutes. Then, unmold and place on a rack to cool completely.
This cake is proof that, sometimes, less is more. With only three basic ingredients, we obtain a delicious dessert that can be the beginning of many other sweet preparations.
Tips:
- Make sure not to open the oven during baking, this can cause the cake to go down.
- If you wish, you can flavor the cake by adding vanilla essence or citrus zest to the batter.
- This sponge cake is perfect for filling with dulce de leche, creams, fruits or whatever you prefer. Unleash your creativity!