St Stephen’s College
S2 Cycle 6 Recipe – Sponge Cake
Ingredients: Equipment:
- 2 eggs -Mixing bowl
- 50g plain flour -Sieve
- 50g sugar -2 plates
- few drop vanilla essence -2 small bowls
-Spatula
Decora on: -Tablespoon
- Strawberries -Teaspoon
- Blueberries -Small knife
- Icing sugar -Cake n + baking tray
Method:
1. Preheat your oven to 180-190℃.
2. Grease a round cake n with melted bu er, ensuring that the bo om and sides are well
coated. This will prevent the cake from s cking to the n.
3. Sieve the plain flour into a bowl to remove any lumps and aerate it. Set it aside.
4. Whisk the eggs and sugar together in the mixing bowl un l they become light and fluffy. This
process will incorporate air into the mixture, resul ng in a light and airy sponge cake.
You can use an electric mixer or do it by hand using a whisk.
5. Gradually fold the sieved flour into the egg and sugar mixture. Use a spatula or a large spoon
to gently mix the ingredients together.
Be careful not to overmix, as this can deflate the air bubbles and result in a dense cake.
6. Add a few drops of vanilla essence to the batter. Gently fold them in until they are fully
incorporated.
7. Pour the cake batter into the greased cake tin, ensuring that it is spread out evenly. You can
use a spatula to smooth the top if needed.
8. Place the cake tin in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 15 mins at 180 - 190℃, or
until the top of the cake turns golden in color and a toothpick inserted into the center comes
out clean. Keep an eye on the cake as baking time may vary depending on your oven.
9. Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool in the n for a few
minutes. Then, transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once the cake has cooled, you can decorate it. Dust the top of the cake with a sprinkling of
icing sugar. This will add a touch of sweetness and a decora ve finish.
Arrange fresh strawberries and blueberries on top of the cake as desired. You can be crea ve
with the design and create your own pa erns.