Sponge Cake
Sponge cake is one of the most basic and essential cakes in baking, known for its light texture, airy crumb, and soft bite. It is widely used as a base for layered cakes, cream cakes, and desserts. The key to achieving a perfectly risen, soft sponge cake is the right balance of ingredients and a reliable leavening agent like Baking powder.
Crait Baking Powder is specially designed to give cakes a consistent rise, soft structure, and bakery-style texture. It helps trap air inside the batter, making the sponge light, fluffy, and moist. In this recipe, we will prepare a perfect vanilla sponge cake using Crait Baking Powder for professional bakery-quality results at home.
Ingredients for Sponge Cake
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour (maida)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 1.5 tsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp Crait Baking Powder (for extra softness)
- 3 eggs (or eggless substitute if preferred)
- 1/4 tsp salt
Step-by-Step Method
1. Prepare Dry Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, sift together flour, salt, and Baking powder. This helps remove lumps and ensures an even texture in the sponge cake.
2. Beat Eggs & Sugar
In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and pale in color. This step is very important for a soft sponge structure.
3. Add Wet Ingredients
Add milk, oil (or melted butter), and vanilla essence. Mix gently until well combined without deflating the batter.
4. Crait Baking Powder Magic Step
Add 1 tsp Crait Baking Powder and fold it gently into the batter. This helps the sponge cake rise evenly and gives it a soft, airy texture.
5. Bake the Sponge Cake
Pour the batter into a greased baking pan. Bake at 180°C for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
6. Cool the Cake
Allow the sponge cake to cool completely before slicing or decorating. This helps maintain its softness and structure
