# Bakery-Style Eggless Vanilla Sponge Cake

A soft, fluffy, and moist eggless vanilla sponge cake perfect for birthdays or tea-time treats, made with simple pantry ingredients for a light, tender crumb.

- Total time: 40 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- oven
- 8-inch square cake pan
- round cake pan
- parchment paper
- large bowl
- whisk
- another bowl
- wire 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://youtu.be/H8piKJp3Ez4?si=ZVbKC1QvmhoUI_1_
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/b8083425-9f2b-4d61-9ae2-fd2e9eb2b8e1
- Extracted: 2026-05-21

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