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Best Cotton Soft Sponge Cake

Cotton Soft Sponge Cake With Fresh Cream

The delicate crumb and subtle sweetness of this cotton-soft sponge cake make it irresistible, while the whipped cream frosting adds a rich, creamy finish. It’s the kind of cake that feels like a luxurious treat, yet it’s simple enough to make every day special.
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Course: Cake
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6
Calories: 664kcal
Author: Brenda Maher

Ingredients

  • 165 g cake flour
  • 6 large, room-temperature eggs (separated)
  • 180 g granulated sugar (used separately)
  • 400 ml cold heavy cream
  • 110 g sugar-free milk
  • 90 g vegetable oil
  • 3 tsp pure vanilla extract (used separately)
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • Strawberries for garnishing

Instructions

  • Separate 6 large eggs into two bowls—one for yolks, one for whites.
  • Whisk yolks, then mix in 90g vegetable oil, 110g milk, and 2 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Sift 165g cake flour and 1 tsp baking powder into the yolk mixture and mix until smooth.
  • Beat egg whites using an electric mixer with a whisk attachment until foamy, then slowly add 140g granulated sugar and continue until stiff peaks form.
  • Fold ⅓ of the whipped egg whites into the egg yolk mixture to loosen it, and then gently mix in the rest until just combined.
  • Line a 40 x 25 x 5.5 cm baking pan with parchment, pour in the batter, smooth the surface, and bake at 170°C for 25 minutes.
  • Let the cake rest in the pan for a few minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Whip 400ml cold heavy cream, 40g sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until medium peaks form, then transfer to a piping bag.
  • Cut the cake into two layers, pipe frosting onto the first layer, smooth it, then add the second layer and frost the top.
  • Chill the cake overnight, trim the edges, slice it into 6 pieces, and pipe frosting on each slice with fresh strawberries.
  • Serve chilled for a light, fluffy treat with fresh, sweet frosting and strawberries!

Notes

  • Add 50-70g of roasted ground nuts like almonds, pecans, or walnuts to the batter for extra flavor and texture. Roasting the nuts brings out their rich oils, giving the cake a delightful crunch and nutty fragrance.
  • To avoid cracks when using a round pan, try baking in a water bath. The steam helps even out the temperature, keeping the cake moist and preventing the surface from drying out and cracking.

Nutrition

Calories: 664kcal | Carbohydrates: 54.5g | Protein: 10.4g | Fat: 44.7g | Saturated Fat: 19.9g | Cholesterol: 257mg | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 31.6g | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 2mg
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