Sponge Cake

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs
• 150 g granulated sugar
• 120 g all-purpose flour
• 100 ml water
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a 9 inch round cake pan with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, beat the 4 eggs and 150g sugar with an electric mixer until pale, thick, and tripled in volume, about 5-7 minutes.

3. 3

   Sift the 120g flour over the egg mixture and gently fold with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to deflate the batter.

4. 4

   Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25-30 minutes.

5. 5

   While the cake bakes, make the syrup: in a small saucepan, bring the 100ml water and 1 tsp vanilla extract to a simmer, then remove from heat.

6. 6

   Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack. Brush the warm syrup over the top and sides of the cake.

7. 7

   Let the cake cool completely before slicing and serving.

Tools you’ll need

• 9 inch round cake pan
• electric mixer
• mixing bowl
• spatula
• wire rack
• small saucepan
• pastry brush

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