Sponge Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
– 250ml (1 cup) milk
– 170g (3/4 cup) castor sugar
– 50g (1/2 cup) corn starch
– 56g (1/4 cup) vegetable oil
– 56g butter (slightly melted)
– 4 large eggs
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 150g (1 1/4 cups) all-purpose flour
– 2 tsp baking powder
– 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions:
1. **Preheat the Oven:**
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
2. **Prepare the Dry Ingredients:**
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, corn starch, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. **Mix the Wet Ingredients:**
In a large bowl, beat the eggs and castor sugar together until light and fluffy, about 5-7 minutes.
4. **Add Vanilla and Butter:**
Add the vanilla extract, vegetable oil, and slightly melted butter to the egg mixture. Beat until well combined.
5. **Combine Milk and Dry Ingredients:**
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
6. **Pour and Bake:**
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Tap the pan lightly on the counter to remove any air bubbles. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. **Cool and Serve:**
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, the sponge cake can be served as is, or topped with your favorite frosting, fresh fruit, or whipped cream.
Enjoy your homemade sponge cake!