5 from 4 votes
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.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
10
slices
Calories:
161 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Cake
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 egg separated, large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- 1 cup granulated sugar divided
- 1 cup cake flour
Optional Fillings/Toppings
- Whipped Cream
- lemon curd
- powdered sugar
- fresh berries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Place the egg whites in a large metal bowl, and place the egg yolks and vanilla in a smaller mixing bowl.
- 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.
- Add the remaining sugar to the bowl with the egg yolks. Beat until very thick and pale yellow.
- Carefully fold the egg yolk mixture into the whipped egg whites.
- 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.
- Transfer to a cooling rack, cool for 10 minutes, then remove cakes from pans to cool completely.
- Fill with your favorite jam, cream, or curd, and serve with fresh berries and whipped cream, if desired.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161
% 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.