Sponge Cake Recipe: Based on NeemTime research
Ingredients (Home-prepared only)
4 large eggs (room temperature)
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar (homemade or regular)
1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour (sifted)
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional – can be homemade)
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp (30ml) warm water
Butter or oil (for greasing pan – approx. 1 tsp)
🕒 Total Preparation Time
45–55 minutes total
Prep time: 15 minutes
Bake time: 30–35 minutes
Cool time: 5–10 minutes
🥄 Step-by-Step Preparation (with calories)
Step 1: Prep the Pan & Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a round 8-inch cake pan with butter/oil and line the bottom with parchment paper.
Calories: ~40 kcal (from 1 tsp butter/oil)
Time: 5 minutes
Step 2: Beat the Eggs & Sugar
In a mixing bowl, beat 4 eggs with sugar using a hand or stand mixer.
Beat for 7–10 minutes on high speed until the mixture is pale, thick, and tripled in volume.
Add vanilla extract (if using) and warm water.
Calories:
Eggs: ~280 kcal
Sugar: ~774 kcal
Vanilla (optional): ~12 kcal
Total: ~1066 kcal
Time: 10 minutes
Step 3: Fold in the Flour & Salt
Sift together flour and salt.
Gently fold flour into the egg-sugar mixture in batches using a spatula.
Do not overmix (to retain airiness).
Calories:
Flour: ~440 kcal
Salt: negligible
Total: ~440 kcal
Time: 5 minutes
Step 4: Pour & Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Tap gently to release air bubbles.
Bake for 30–35 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Calories: No additional
Time: 30–35 minutes
Step 5: Cool & Serve
Remove from oven and let cool in pan for 5–10 minutes.
Turn onto wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Calories: No additional
Time: 5–10 minutes
🔢 Total Calorie Count (Whole Cake)
~1,546 kcal (serves approx. 8 = ~193 kcal per slice)