The sponge cake is a baking classic that never goes out of style. This simple and quick recipe to prepare is ideal for those times when you want to enjoy a delicious homemade dessert without complications.

Inspired by grandma’s traditional recipes, this cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s to accompany a coffee, as a base for a cake or simply as a sweet treat. With basic ingredients that you surely already have in your pantry, you will be able to prepare this fluffy and tasty cake in no time.

How to prepare Grandma’s Sponge Cake

To prepare this delicious cake, you will need:

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cup (tea) wheat flour
• 1 1/2 cup (tea) sugar
• 1/2 cup (tea) oil
• 1/2 cup (tea) water
• 3 eggs
• 1 level tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 1 pinch of salt

Preparation:

1. Prior preparation

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
• Grease and flour a cake tin about 24 cm in diameter.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

• In a large bowl, sift together the wheat flour, sugar, baking powder and pinch of salt. Mix these dry ingredients well to make sure they are well incorporated.

3. Wet Ingredient Mix

• In another bowl, beat the eggs until slightly foamy.
• Add the oil, water and vanilla essence to the beaten eggs and mix well.

4. Combination of Ingredients

• Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredient mixture, mixing gently with a spatula or whisk. Make sure to mix until all the ingredients are well integrated and there are no lumps, but avoid overmixing so as not to develop too much of the gluten in the flour.

5. Baking

• Pour the mixture into the previously prepared pan, distributing it evenly.
• Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
• Once the cake is ready, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
• Then, carefully unmold it and let it cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
• If you wish, you can fill it in.

Additional Tips:

• Variety of Flavors: You can add lemon or orange zest to the mixture for a citrusy kick.
• Fillings and Toppings: This cake is perfect to be cut in half and filled with jam, cream or dulce de leche. You can also top it with icing sugar, melted chocolate, or any topping of your choice.
• Conservation: Store the cake in an airtight container to maintain its freshness for several days.

This simple grandma’s cake is an infallible recipe that will allow you to enjoy a delicious homemade dessert at any time. Go ahead and prepare it and delight your family with its flavor and fluffy texture!