Mini Vanilla Sponge Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

2 large eggs (room temperature)

1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar

1/4 cup (60ml) milk (room temperature)

1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil (or melted butter for richer flavor)

1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).

Lightly grease or line a 6-cup muffin tin or small round mini cake molds.

Dry Ingredients

In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Wet Ingredients

In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together using a hand mixer or whisk until pale and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).

Add Liquid Ingredients

Stir in the milk, oil, and vanilla extract until combined.

Combine Mixtures

Gradually sift the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, gently folding it in with a spatula until no lumps remain.

Be careful not to overmix — this keeps the sponge light.

Bake

Divide the batter evenly into your prepared molds.

Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool & Serve

Let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Optionally, dust with powdered sugar, top with whipped cream, fresh berries, or a drizzle of simple glaze.