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basic sponge cake using eggs is a classic and versatile dessert known for its light and airy texture. Learn how to make basic sponge cake using eggs recipe | vanilla sponge cake without oven | basic vanilla sponge cake with eggs |

The foundation of this vanilla sponge cake without oven recipe lies in the careful beating of eggs, sugar, and flour. This process incorporates air into the batter, creating a network of tiny air bubbles that expand during baking, resulting in a light and spongy cake. The key to a successful sponge cake is to ensure proper aeration of the batter. This is typically achieved by beating the eggs and sugar together vigorously until the mixture becomes thick, pale yellow, and forms a ribbon when the whisk is lifted.

Once the egg mixture is properly aerated, flour is gently folded in to avoid deflating the batter. Overmixing at this stage can lead to a dense and tough cake. The batter is then poured into a prepared baking pan and baked in a preheated pressure cooker. During baking, the air bubbles expand, causing the cake to rise and form a light and airy structure. The result is a delicate and flavorful basic vanilla sponge cake with eggs that can be enjoyed on its own or used as a base for various desserts like cakes, pastries, and trifles.

pro tips to make basic sponge cake: 1. Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is done. 2. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting or slicing. This prevents the cake from crumbling and ensures even frosting. 3. When combining the dry ingredients with the whisked egg mixture, use a gentle folding motion. This preserves the air bubbles created during whisking, leading to a light and airy cake. 4. Make sure all the ingredients are at room temperature.

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Basic Sponge Cake

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Basic Sponge Cake recipe - How to make Basic Sponge Cake

Preparation Time:    Preheating time:  10 minutes   Cooking Time:    Total Time:     1Makes 1 cake
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Ingredients


For Basic Sponge Cake
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup melted butter
1 cup plain flour (maida)
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 cup milk

Method
For basic sponge cake
    For basic sponge cake
  1. To make basic sponge cake recipe, sieve the plain flour and baking powder in a deep bowl and keep aside.
  2. Place a stand in a pressure cooker and remove the gasket and whistle of the lid.
  3. Cover the lid and let the pressure cooker pre heat on a slow flame for 10 minutes.
  4. In a deep bowl, add eggs, vanilla extract and beat it on a medium speed using an electric beater until light and fluffy.
  5. Add melted butter and powdered sugar. Beat the mixture again until it turns light and frothy.
  6. Gradually add plain flour mixture and milk and fold gently using a spatula.
  7. Grease and line a 175 mm. (7 inch) diameter cake tin using a parchment paper. Pour the cake mixture into it.
  8. Bake in a pre-heated pressure cooker for 30 to 45 minutes or until done.
  9. Insert a toothpick in the center of the cake to check its doneness.
  10. Keep aside to cool slightly. Demould and use the vanilla sponge cake as required.
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per slice
Energy424 cal
Protein7.4 g
Carbohydrates49.4 g
Fiber0.1 g
Fat21.7 g
Cholesterol55.3 mg
Sodium287.6 mg
Basic Sponge Cake recipe with step by step photos

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    what is basic sponge cake recipe made of?
  1. See the below image of list of ingredients for making basic sponge cake. 

how to preheat the pressure cooker
    how to preheat the pressure cooker
  1. Place a stand in a pressure cooker.
  2. Remove the gasket and whistle of the lid. 
  3. Cover the lid and let the pressure cook pre heat on a slow flame for 10 minutes.

how to make the batter
    how to make the batter
  1. To make basic sponge cake using eggs recipe | vanilla sponge cake without oven | basic vanilla sponge cake with eggs | in a deep bowl, sieve 1 cup plain flour (maida). Plain flour is an essential ingredient in vanilla sponge cake, contributing to its structure, texture, moisture, and overall flavor.
  2. Add 1 tsp baking powder. Baking powder plays a crucial role in creating a light and airy texture in vanilla sponge cake. It acts as a leavening agent, causing the batter to rise during baking.
  3. Add ½ tsp baking soda. Baking soda plays a crucial role in leavening a basic vanilla sponge cake, making it light and fluffy.
  4. Sieve it well. Keep aside. Sieving helps to remove any lumps and aerate the mixture. This promotes even distribution and helps create a tender crumb.
  5. In another deep bowl, add 2 eggs. Ensure your eggs are at room temperature. This helps them incorporate air more easily during whisking, resulting in a lighter and fluffier cake.
  6. Add 1 tsp vanilla extract.
  7. Beat it on a medium speed using an electric beater until light and fluffy.
  8. Add ½ cup melted butter. Melted butter adds moisture to the cake, preventing it from drying out.
  9. Add ¾ cup powdered sugar. Powdered sugar dissolves much faster than granulated sugar, making it easier to incorporate into the batter and ensuring even distribution. This helps create a smooth and consistent texture.
  10. Beat the mixture again until it turns light and frothy.
     
  11. Gradually add plain flour mixture.
  12. Gradually add ¼ cup milk. Milk adds moisture to the cake batter, resulting in a tender and moist crumb. It helps prevent the cake from drying out during baking.
  13. Fold gently using a spatula. Overmixing can deflate the batter, resulting in a dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.

how to proceed
    how to proceed
  1. Grease and line a 175 mm. (7 inch) diameter cake tin using a parchment paper.
  2. Pour the cake mixture into it.
  3. Bake in a pre-heated pressure cooker for 30 to 45 minutes or until done.
  4. Insert a toothpick in the center of the cake to check its doneness.
  5. Keep aside to cool slightly.
  6. Demould and use as required.
  7. Basic vanilla sponge cake is a light and airy cake recipe made using eggs in a pressure cooker, perfect for those without an oven.

pro tips to make basic sponge cake
    pro tips to make basic sponge cake
  1. Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.
  2. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting or slicing. This prevents the cake from crumbling and ensures even frosting.
  3. When combining the dry ingredients with the whisked egg mixture, use a gentle folding motion. This preserves the air bubbles created during whisking, leading to a light and airy cake.
  4. Make sure all the ingredients are on room temperature.

Reviews

Basic Sponge Cake
 on 04 Sep 20 02:27 PM
5

Tarla Dalal
10 Sep 20 07:54 PM
   thanks for the feedback !!! keep reviewing recipes, articles you loved.
Basic Sponge Cake
 on 12 May 20 05:45 PM
5

Loved it
Basic Sponge Cake
 on 11 Apr 20 09:44 PM
5

Hello Tarla Ji, I''m a big fan of urs since childhood. As I''m just starting with this cake (never baked before) how much time and on what setting should I keep my microwave oven.
Tarla Dalal
14 Apr 20 09:16 PM
   Hello Nancy, thank you for your kind words. This recipe is an oven recipe and cannot be made in a microwave. You can refer to our microwave cake recipe if you wish to bake in your microwave.
Basic Sponge Cake
 on 10 Mar 18 12:01 PM
5

Hey ma''am I had a query that why chemicals are used in bakery cake, are those chemicals important to make perfect sponge cake?
Tarla Dalal
10 Mar 18 12:58 PM
   Hi Hema, We do not know if they use and why, but this sponge cake comes out really good, try it...
Basic Sponge Cake
 on 28 Dec 17 11:05 PM
5

Hello ma''am...i finally tried this recipe today...lovely reciepy..my cake turned out really well..my kids loved the cake...i only had a couple of queries (1) my cake became a bit dry.(2) 3/4 cup butter means how much in gms(3) the cake crust was a bit hard n the cake had many cracks ..is there any way to avoid this so we can get a uniform flat top layer for the cake..thx
Tarla Dalal
29 Dec 17 04:38 PM
   Hi.. Sanyogita.. the cake turns dry.. because of over baking. 3/4 cup will be approx. 180 gms. Because the cake had over baked.. it was dry and hard from inside.. If there are cracks.. no issue.. you can just cut the top portion slightly using a sharp knife. But still would advise you to make it again.. and try.
Basic Sponge Cake
 on 15 Dec 17 10:55 AM
5

excellent recipe. thanks a lot.
Basic Sponge Cake
 on 04 Oct 17 08:12 PM
5

Basic Sponge Cake
 on 13 Sep 17 06:56 PM
5

Hi ma''am I like your all recipes. only one doubt in this recipe is 1 cup=? grams?/ml? Thank you
Tarla Dalal
14 Sep 17 08:43 AM
   Hi, It is approx 200 gms/ ml but the best way is to buy a set of measuring cups and spoons..they will be very helpful to you...
Basic Sponge Cake
 on 27 Jul 17 05:13 PM
5

This look ridiculously good.I absolutely love cake.Thanks to share your step by step cake recipe.
Tarla Dalal
27 Jul 17 05:25 PM
   Hi, thank you for your kind words.
Basic Sponge Cake
 on 30 May 17 08:54 PM
5

I want to try this recipe but I want to ask what can I use in place of eggs and what quantity ???
Tarla Dalal
01 Jun 17 01:01 PM
   We have lots of Eggless Sponge Cake recipes. Try https://www.tarladalal.com/Eggless-Sponge-Cake-108r
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