Description
Heavenly light & fluffy sponge cake dances with summer’s freshest fruits and silky cream, creating a delightful symphony of flavor. Delicate layers whisper sweet promises, inviting you to savor each blissful bite of this classic dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) sugar
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings and Finishing:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (225 grams) fresh mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- Additional fruits of choice (kiwi, mango, peaches)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and prepare an 8-inch round cake pan by greasing and lining with parchment paper.
- Vigorously whisk eggs and sugar in a spacious mixing bowl until the mixture becomes pale, voluminous, and ribbon-like (approximately 5 minutes). Gently incorporate vanilla extract, then carefully fold in flour, salt, and baking powder, ensuring minimal stirring to maintain airiness.
- Transfer the delicate batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until the cake surface springs back when lightly touched and a clean toothpick emerges from the center.
- Remove cake from oven and allow complete cooling on a wire rack, which prevents moisture accumulation and maintains the sponge’s light texture.
- Simultaneously, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft, billowy peaks develop. Refrigerate the cream to maintain its stability.
- Once cooled, optionally slice the cake horizontally into even layers for a more intricate presentation.
- Generously spread the chilled whipped cream across the cake’s surface, creating a smooth, luxurious layer.
- Artfully arrange a vibrant medley of fresh fruits atop the cream, adding visual appeal and refreshing flavor.
- Serve immediately for optimal taste and texture, or briefly chill to enhance the dessert’s coolness and set the cream.
Notes
- Achieve cloud-like texture by whisking eggs and sugar thoroughly, incorporating air for maximum volume and lightness.
- Prevent dense cake by folding flour gently and avoiding overmixing, which can develop gluten and create tough texture.
- Ensure even baking by rotating cake pan halfway through cooking time, guaranteeing uniform golden-brown color and consistent doneness.
- Customize dietary needs by substituting gluten-free flour blend for regular flour, making recipe accessible for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg