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Greek · Dessert

Classic Yellow Sponge Cake

A butter-and-vanilla sponge made by the creaming method, baked as two rounds that serve as the base for layered Greek cream cakes or as a simple cake on their own. Tender, even and easy to work with.

  • YieldServes 4
  • Hands-on35 min
  • Total1 h 54 min
  • Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 75 gunsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 65 gsugar
  • 1large eggs, at room temperature
  • 0.38 tspvanilla extract
  • 75 gall-purpose flour, sifted (about 5/8 cup)
  • 0.63 tspbaking powder
  • 0.13 tspsalt
  • 20 mlmilk

Diet

  • Vegetarian (lacto-ovo)

Contains

  • Gluten
  • Dairy
  • Egg
  • Birds' eggs (any)
  • Wheat
  • Corn (maize)
  • Vanilla
  • Lactose
  • FODMAPs (any)
  • Alcohol

Taste

  • Sweet
  • Salty
  • Richness / fat
  • Aromatic spice

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Stand mixer

Season

  • Any season

Occasion

  • Weekend project

Effort

  • 20–45 min active
  • 1–3 hours total
  • Difficulty 1
  • Make-ahead friendly
  • Kid-friendly

Nutrition

  • Calories: low
  • Protein: low
  • Carbs: moderate
  • Fat: moderate
  • Fiber: low
  • Sodium: low

Budget

  • Budget: low

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