Soft Mini Sponge Cakes with a Tender Crumb
Mini sponge cakes are light, airy, and subtly sweet individual cakes made with simple ingredients. Perfect for tea time or parties, they’re soft, moist, and easy to customize.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini cakes 1x
Ingredients
3 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup cake flour or all-purpose flour (sifted)
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease mini cake pan or muffin tin.
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Beat eggs and sugar for 5–7 minutes until thick and pale.
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Add vanilla and salt. Sift in flour in batches, folding gently.
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Fold in melted butter carefully until just incorporated.
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Fill molds 3/4 full. Bake 12–15 minutes until golden and springy.
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Cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack. Serve as is or decorate.
Notes
For added moisture, brush with simple syrup after baking. Fill with jam or cream for a layered treat.