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Vanilla Sponge Cake

A classic vanilla sponge that is great by itself or can be used as a base for decorative cakes
Makes: One 7-9 inch round
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 45 mins

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1.5 tsp Baking Powder
  • ¼ tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 cup Yogurt
  • ¾ cup Castor Sugar
  • ½ cup Oil/Melted Butter
  • 1.5 tsp Vanilla Extract

Instructions

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Line and grease a 8 inch pan. Pre-heat oven to 180 degree C.
  • Measure yogurt in a bowl. Add sugar and whisk well.
  • Sieve the baking powder, and baking soda into the yogurt, whisk and keep this aside till bubbles appear on the surface – 5-7 minutes.
  • Add the oil/butter, and vanilla and mix.
  • Finally add the flour in batches and whisk everything together so that no lumps of flour remain. The batter should not be runny or too thick.
  • Transfer the batter to your prepared pan. Bake at 180 degree C for 35-40 minutes or till a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let cool completely and serve. Or top with your favorite frosting.

Notes

  • This is a vanilla sponge so a good quality vanilla extract will go a long way. However if you don’t have it, or want to skip it, you can even add the zest of one lemon or lime for added flavor.
  • If your cake doesn’t brown from the top, change your oven setting to broil for the last 3-4 minutes. Keep a keen eye during this time since it can burn quickly in this function.
  • For measurement conversions to grams and ml, refer the conversion guide here – Measurements Conversion Guide