Description
A simple and delicious vanilla sponge cake recipe. The cake is light and airy, perfect for any occasion. It’s topped with an easy all-in-one cream that’s quick to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 175g self-raising flour
- 175g caster sugar
- 175g butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the cream:
- 150ml double cream
- 50g icing sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan/Gas Mark 4). Grease and line a 20cm (8 inch) round cake tin.
- In a large bowl, add the flour, sugar, softened butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Beat with an electric mixer for about 2-3 minutes until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake tin.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the tin for 5 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cake cools, prepare the cream. In a separate bowl, whisk together the double cream, icing sugar, and vanilla extract until thick and creamy.
- Once the cake is completely cool, spread the cream evenly over the top.
Notes
- Ensure your butter is softened but not melted for the best cake texture.
- Do not overmix the batter once the flour is added.
- Cool the cake completely before adding the cream to prevent it from melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: easy vanilla sponge cake, all-in-one cream, simple cake, quick dessert, vanilla cake recipe