Sponge Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- Milk: 250 ml (1 cup)
- Castor Sugar: 170 g (3/4 cup)
- Cornstarch: 50 g (1/2 cup)
- Vegetable Oil: 56 g (1/4 cup)
- Butter: 56 g (slightly melted)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Oven and Pan:
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Grease and line a cake pan with parchment paper.
2. Heat the Milk:
In a saucepan, warm the milk over medium heat until it’s just about to boil.
Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
3. Combine Sugar and Cornstarch:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the castor sugar and cornstarch.
4. Mix Wet Ingredients:
Gradually add the warm milk to the sugar and cornstarch mixture, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
Stir in the vegetable oil and slightly melted butter until the mixture is smooth.
5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients:
Gradually add the flour (as needed) into the wet mixture, stirring until you achieve a smooth batter.
6. Bake the Cake:
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool the Cake:
Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
Transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Decorate:
Once cooled, frost or decorate the sponge cake as desire
Enjoy your soft and fluffy sponge cake, perfect for any occasion!