🍰 Simple 3-Ingredient Sponge Cake (Light as a Cloud) 🍰
No butter. No oil. No milk. Just pure technique and pantry magic.
When I want a dessert that feels elegant, pleases everyone, and comes together with almost no effort, this 3-ingredient sponge cake is my go-to. It’s one of those quiet chef secrets: eggs, sugar, and flour—nothing more. And yet, the result is a beautifully tall, airy cake with a soft, melt-in-your-mouth crumb that’s perfect on its own or dressed up for any occasion.
As a chef, I love recipes that prove less really can be more. This sponge cake does exactly that. The magic isn’t in fancy ingredients—it’s in properly whipping the eggs and sugar. Nail that step, and everything else falls into place.
✨ Why You’ll Love This Sponge Cake
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Only 3 ingredients – true pantry baking
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Feather-light texture – soft, fluffy, and airy
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No butter or oil – naturally lighter, yet satisfying
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Endlessly versatile – layer it, frost it, or serve it plain
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Beginner-friendly – perfect for learning classic cake technique
🧾 Ingredients
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5 large eggs
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1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
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1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
🥣 Directions
1️⃣ Preheat & Prepare
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
Grease or line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Whip Eggs & Sugar
In a large bowl, combine the eggs and sugar.
Beat with an electric mixer (or strong arm and whisk) for 8–10 minutes, until the mixture is pale, thick, and falls in ribbons when lifted.
This step creates the cake’s structure—don’t rush it.
3️⃣ Fold in the Flour
Sift the flour over the whipped mixture.
Using a spatula, gently fold until just combined. Stop as soon as no dry streaks remain to keep the batter airy.
4️⃣ Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 45–50 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
5️⃣ Cool & Enjoy
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Let cool completely before slicing or decorating.
👩🍳 Tips for the Best Sponge Cake
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Room-temperature eggs whip better and hold more air
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Beat long enough—this replaces butter and oil
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Always sift the flour for easy folding
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Fold gently to protect the air bubbles you created
🍓 How to Serve
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Dust with powdered sugar for a simple, elegant dessert
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Serve with whipped cream and fresh berries
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Slice into layers and fill with jam or cream cheese frosting
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Pair with coffee or tea for a light afternoon treat
🧊 Storage
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Room temperature: Store airtight for up to 3 days
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Freezer: Wrap tightly and freeze up to 1 month; thaw at room temperature
