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A Super Delicate, Fluffy Sponge Cake ANYONE Can Make!

Super Delicate Fluffy Sponge Cake

If you’re looking for a soft, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth orange sponge cake that tastes like sunshine in every bite… bestie, you just found it. This cake is light, fluffy, and perfectly citrusy with the most tender crumb. It’s the kind of recipe that looks simple but gives bakery-level results every single time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

1 block (½ cup / 113g) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup granulated white sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 large eggs, room temperature
3 tsp fresh orange juice
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
2 tbsp milk

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Whisk
  • Rubber Spatula

Method
 

1. Add butter and sugar to a stand mixer. Beat on high for 10–15 minutes until pale and fluffy.
    2. While mixing, butter and flour your cake pan.
      3. Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
        4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
          5. Add fresh orange juice and mix well.
            6. Add flour and baking powder, mixing gently.
              7. Add milk and mix briefly.
                8. Mix on high for 10 seconds until smooth.
                  9. Pour batter into prepared pan.
                    10. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
                      11. Cool, slice, and enjoy.

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