The Sponge Cake is a basic recipe of Italian pastry, used to prepare various types of desserts, especially delicious cakes. It requires just a few ingredients to make and, with a bit of patience, you can achieve a soft and high Sponge Cake. Today I propose the simplest and fastest method, which will allow you to incorporate a lot of air into the batter and promote its rise during baking. The real Sponge Cake, in fact, does not need baking powder.
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 10-inch cake pan
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup potato starch
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 vial lemon flavor
Tools
- 1 Stand Mixer
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Cake Ring
Steps
To prepare a perfect Sponge Cake, the first thing to do is ensure the eggs are at room temperature. Take them out of the fridge at least an hour before starting. Crack the eggs into the stand mixer bowl, add the sugar, a pinch of salt, the lemon flavor vial, and whisk everything at maximum speed for 15-20 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Meanwhile, prepare a 10-inch cake pan, butter and flour it. In a bowl, sift the all-purpose flour and potato starch, repeating the process twice. When the mixture is ready, turn off the stand mixer and pour the flour and starch into the bowl. With the help of a spatula or a whisk, gently mix using upward and downward movements to avoid deflating the mixture.
Once everything is well combined, pour the mixture into the cake pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 340°F and cook for 45-50 minutes. During baking, do not open the oven to prevent the Sponge Cake from deflating.
After the time has passed, to check if it’s done, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake: if it comes out dry, it’s ready to be taken out of the oven. Before filling, let the Sponge Cake cool completely.
Storage and Tips
You can store the Sponge Cake for 3-4 days, sealed in a plastic food bag. Alternatively, you can freeze it and store it for up to 20 days.
If you want to prepare a larger Sponge Cake, for example for an 11-inch cake pan, it will be necessary to add one egg, 1 tbsp of flour, 1 tsp potato starch, and 2 tbsp of sugar. For a 12-inch pan, increase the quantities in the same proportion.
