Soft Butter Sponge Cake
Ingredients
• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 170g unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup (120ml) milk
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan.
2. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Beat the softened butter and sugar for 4–5 minutes, until pale and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Mix in the vanilla.
6. Add the flour mixture in three additions, alternating with the milk. Gently mix until just combined.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
10. Cool completely before slicing.
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