Vanilla Sponge Cake

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:34:38 GMT

Step 1

Preheat an oven to 160’C Fan/180’C. Grease and line 3 x 6inch baking tins.

Step 2

Cream together the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy using an electric whisk or stand mixer.

Step 3

Beat the eggs into the mixture 1 at a time, allowing each to incorporate fully, followed by the vanilla extract.

Step 4

Gently fold in the self raising flour until a smooth batter is achieved.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes. The cake should be even golden brown and risen. A skewer inserted into the centre should come out clean.

Step 6

Allow the sponge to cool completely before icing.

Step 7

Using an electric whisk or stand mixer, cream the butter for 5 minutes until pale and fluffy.

Step 8

Add the sugar into the butter in 3 batches, beating well in between each addition.

Step 9

Mix in 2 tbsp milk at a time until the desired smoothness and thickness.

Step 10

Finish by mixing in any flavourings or colouring.

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