Easy to make Sponge Cake Recipe| Delicate sponge Cake Recipe (2024)

Easy to Make Sponge Cake Recipe


Here is a light and delicate sponge cake on stove top with only three ingredients. No baking powder, no baking soda, no vanilla and no oil .And the most important part is...here the cake is prepared in a nonstick cookware. It is quite interesting and wonderful. right? A three ingredient cake recipe. This is one of the traditional ways for baking cake without an oven. All credit for this recipe goes to my aunt, Hairu, she was the cooking queen in our family when I was a kid. Still, I remember those lovely days, she used to make creative snacks and sweets and even bakes on the stove top. Those days, approximately 15 years back ( no internet..no wifi..even no mobile facility) I wonder how she is able to cook food creatively. Still, I admire her cooking style. We all know that baking powder and baking soda is an important leavening ingredient in cakes and bakes. But if you do not have this while preparing for a cake recipe, don't feel desperate. Still, you can do with this simple technique given in the recipe below. You can also make a chocolate cake by adding cocoa powder (flour/ maida must be reduced then) to the same recipe or can make pineapple pastry or can decorate this simple sponge cake with your favorite icing or frosting. You can also add Nutella or hazel nut spread to this sponge cake recipe for a yummy Nutella cake. For vanilla sponge cake recipe, add a teaspoon of vanilla essence or vanilla powder instead of cardamom powder. Hope you all will try this stove top oven recipe. Me here, waiting for your valuable feedback. Here is the recipe showing how to make fluffy sponge cake recipe/recipe for a sponge cake / 3 ingredient recipes/cake recipes/ stove top cakes/cake in a non-stick pan/cookware cake stove top. Enjoy.
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INGREDIENTS( 1 cup = 210 ml )

All-Purpose Flour/maida - 1 cup, heaped

Sugar - 1 cup, or can add less

Egg - 3 eggs, large

Cardamom powder - 1 tsp (can add vanilla essence instead )

Butter/oil/ghee for greasing the nonstick pan

PREPARATION

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  • Set aside these ingredients ready.

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  • Take eggs, cardamom powder ( or vanilla if using instead) and sugar in a large bowl. Whisk them well until soft and fluffy. This makes the cake soft and raise. So you have to beat them well using electric whiskers until soft peaks are formed. It will take around 5 - 8 minutes. Check the image given below.

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  • When done, sift the flour into this mixture. Do not use electric whiskers or beaters to mix the flour with egg mixture. Just fold them gently. Combine well. Be careful never beat after adding flour mixture. You must only fold the flour mixture into egg mixture while baking a cake.

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  • Heat a non-stick cookware. I used small round cookware only. Grease it with butter/oil/ghee. Once hot, make the flame very low and then Pour this prepared airy batter to the pan. Close the lid and cook for 20 - 25 minutes over a low flame. You can also bake this cake in a preheated oven at 150 degrees C for 30 minutes.

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  • After 20 minutes insert a toothpick and if it comes out clean then the cake is done. If not, let it cook for few more minutes or until done with closed lid. You can decorate the cake with nuts or pistachios in between.
  • When done, off the flame. Take the cake out after 5 minutes. Let it cool completely and then slice. You will not get a perfect slice when the cake is warm. But you can't wait for long like me. I just slice immediately and that results in that imperfect slice. Anyway, the cake was soft, moist, fluffy as the name says...a spongy cake ever.

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FEW TIPS WHILE BAKING

  • If you grease the pan with more or less butter/oil, you will get a crusty sided cakes. So grease moderately. Not more not less.
  • ANY CRACKS IN CAKES - Then you might have used more raising agents or the use of a small baking pan or you must have baked at too high temperature. So check this properly. Once my loaf cake faced this problem because of the use of small baking pan.
  • Do not interruptthe oven or stove top pan while baking. The cool air entering the oven or pan will disturb the cake to set properly.
  • ANY AIR BUBBLES ON TOP - lack preheating the oven.
  • MUST FOLD AFTER ADDING FLOUR - Never whisk the cake batter after adding flour mixture. Just fold them well. Or can whisk for 10 seconds or little more. Not more than that.
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FAQs

What is the secret to sponge cake? ›

Give it some air. The magic of a light, fluffy sponge with tender crumb is to incorporate as much air in as possible. After all, it is the entrapped air that expands in the oven, creating the magic of the cake rising.

What keeps sponge cake moist? ›

You can create moist, bakery-quality cakes like this at home using these 7 simple steps.
  • Use Buttermilk Instead of Milk. ...
  • Add Vegetable Oil. ...
  • Use Instant Clearjel or Instant Pudding Mix. ...
  • Use the Right Recipe. ...
  • Don't Overbake. ...
  • Bake in Sheet Pans Instead of individual Cake Pans. ...
  • Use a Simple Syrup or Glaze.
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What is the best method to be used in preparing sponge cake? ›

In general, sponge cakes are prepared using a combination of a batter and foam. The batter is prepared by beating the flour, egg yolks, and half of the sugar. Separately, the egg whites and remaining half of the sugar are whipped into foam, which is carefully folded into the egg yolk batter.

What is the secret ingredient in cake? ›

Mayonnaise: The Hidden Gem in Cake Recipes

Made up of eggs and oil, mayonnaise acts as an emulsifier, adding creaminess and moisture to your cake.

Why does my sponge cake become hard? ›

If your cake is hard, the problem probably lies in the beating. The butter must be beaten well in the early stages to give the mixture enough air for a light and fluffy texture. To achieve this the butter must be lukewarm and therefore not too hard.

Why is my sponge cake not fluffy? ›

TEMPERATURE IS KEY

If the butter is too cold, it takes too long to blend into the sugar and eggs which can cause over-mixing. This will result in a heavy, dense cake. So be sure to cut your butter into cubes to get it to room temperature quicker.

What is the difference between a sponge cake and a Victoria sponge? ›

The way Queen Victoria would have enjoyed her cake was what we have come to recognise as the definitive Victoria sponge cake today. That is, two sponge cakes which are filled with cream and jam then dusted on top with sugar. This explains how the cake is also often referred to as a Victoria sandwich cake.

What is the secret to light fluffy sponge cake? ›

Whipping the eggs is a very important part of the process, so don't skimp on the time! You need to incorporate as much air into the eggs as possible, as this is what levels the cake and will give you a light and fluffy sponge.

What helps sponge cakes to rise? ›

Most cakes will call for a leavening agent like baking powder or baking soda. These create the bubbles you need for the cake to rise. If the flour you use is self-raising, it already has a leavening agent in it. Make sure your butter is room temperature, and beat the butter and sugar together until properly creamed.

Why isn't my sponge cake light and fluffy? ›

You need to incorporate as much air into the eggs as possible, as this is what levels the cake and will give you a light and fluffy sponge. Set a timer for 7 minutes and allow the electric mixer to do the work before adding any sugar. The eggs should triple in volume and look pale, thick and shiny.

Is sponge cake better with oil or butter? ›

While oil has a more neutral taste, which means that other flavours in the cake can stand out more. Our preference is still butter for a lot of recipes where possible, especially when you are aiming for a classic tasting cake such as Victoria Sponge.

How do I stop my sponge cake doming? ›

One of our favourite tips to avoid cake doming is using cake strips. These magical bands wrap around your cake tin, cooling the edges so the cake bakes evenly. Simply soak them in water, squeeze out the excess, and wrap them around the outside of your tin.

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