Buttermilk Sponge Cake
This easy to make Buttermilk Sponge Cake has amazing flavor with a soft, light, and tender texture. Paired with just about any filling or frosting, creating the perfect bake for any occasion. A great recipe to have on hand as it's made with basic ingredients and is quick to whip up.
Servings 8 Slices
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose or cake flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda (bicarbonate of soda)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 1 cup oil See note 1
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk See note 2
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk or sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, add the sugar, oil, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract, and beat well.
- Add the flour mixture to the beaten egg mixture
- Beat until well combined and until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into 2 greased and lined 9 inches (23cm) round cake pans.
- Bake at 350°F (180°C) for about 25 to 30 minutes until a skewer inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 5 minutes before turning out onto a cooling rack.
- Frost or decorate as you prefer.
Frequently asked questions about the recipe
- How do I frost or decorate this bake? See note 3
- How do I know when the cake is baked? See note 4
- Why does the baked cake have a heavy and dense texture? See note 5
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Notes
- Use a neutral-flavored oil like canola or sunflower oil
- If you don’t have buttermilk, you can make some by adding 1 tablespoon (15ml) white vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup (250ml) milk. Leave it aside for 2 minutes which will allow it to curdle. Use in place of the buttermilk.
- Give this cake a beautiful decorative touch with any toppings and filling you prefer. Here are a few ideas if you would like to give it a try:
3 ingredient whipped cream frosting
Seasonal fruit like blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries
Chocolate or vanilla buttercream
A drizzle of fruit syrup
Sifted powdered sugar
Plain whipped cream
A scoop of ice cream - Test if the cake is baked by inserting a skewer into the center of the cake. The skewer should not have any batter clinging to it when removed.
- Over mixing will cause a heavy and dense bake. Mix the batter just until all the ingredients have been combined.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 588kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 224mg | Potassium: 113mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 39g | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 2mg
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