Easy Recipes: Strawberry Sponge Cake Delight
This light and fluffy strawberry sponge cake is the perfect treat for any occasion, combining fresh berries and whipped cream in a dreamy dessert.
Servings: 10 slices
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar on high speed for about 8-10 minutes until pale and thick.
- Gently fold in the sifted flour and baking powder, then add the vanilla and warm milk. Stir until combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread with half the whipped cream, and top with half the sliced strawberries.
- Add the second cake layer, spread the remaining cream on top, and finish with remaining strawberries.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.