Italian Sponge Cake Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    10 slices

  • Calories

    161 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert, Cake

  • Cuisine

    American

Italian Sponge Cake Recipe

This Italian sponge cake is light, fluffy, and just the right amount of sweet. An easy recipe for a sponge cake that won't disappoint.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 6 large eggs separated
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup granulated sugar divided
  • 1 cup cake flour

Optional Fillings/Toppings

  • Whipped Cream
  • lemon curd
  • powdered sugar
  • fresh berries
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. Place the egg whites in a large metal bowl, and place the egg yolks and vanilla in a smaller mixing bowl.
  3. Add 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar to the bowl with the egg whites. Using a hand mixer, beat on low until foamy, then increase the speed gradually and beat until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the remaining sugar to the bowl with the egg yolks. Beat until very thick and pale yellow.
  5. Carefully fold the egg yolk mixture into the whipped egg whites.
  6. Fold the flour into the egg mixture in 3 additions until well mixed, being careful not to overmix. Divide batter evenly into the prepared pans (about 312 grams per pan). Bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out dry.
  7. Transfer to a cooling rack, cool for 10 minutes, then remove cakes from pans to cool completely.
  8. Fill with your favorite jam, cream, or curd, and serve with fresh berries and whipped cream, if desired.

Notes

  • Storage: Store Italian sponge cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 4 months. Store filled or topped sponge cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 4 months. Store filled or topped sponge cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Nutritional information does not include optional fillings/toppings.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1slice Calories 161kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 98mg (33%) Sodium 38mg (2%) Potassium 50mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin A 143IU (3%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 161 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 161kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 98mg 33%
Sodium 38mg 2%
Potassium 50mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 20g 40%
Vitamin A 143IU 3%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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