Bakery-Style Eggless Vanilla Sponge Cake

40m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F).
  2. 2Grease and line an 8-inch square (or round) cake pan with parchment paper.
  3. 3In a large bowl, add sugar, milk, curd, oil, and vanilla extract.
  4. 4Whisk well until smooth and slightly frothy.
  5. 5In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  6. 6Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
  7. 7Mix until there are no lumps, being careful not to overmix.
  8. 8Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  9. 9Tap gently to remove air bubbles.
  10. 10Bake in the preheated oven at 170°C for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  11. 11Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  12. 12Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Ingredients

  • 270 g Sugar
  • 135 g Milk
  • 135 g Curd (yogurt)
  • 1 tsp Vinegar
  • 135 g Oil (neutral like sunflower)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 270 g All-purpose flour (maida)
  • 0.25 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1.5 tsp Baking powder

Equipment

oven8-inch square cake panround cake panparchment paperlarge bowlwhiskanother bowlwire rack

Tips

  • You can frost with whipped cream or buttercream after cooling.
  • Add chopped nuts or tutti frutti for variation.
  • Vinegar is optional and helps in softness.