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Vanilla Sponge Cake
Prep Time
15 mints
Bake Time
30 mints
Serves
8 - 10
This sponge cake is a great base for so many creations. Decorate simply for afternoon tea or more fancy for special occasions like birthdays.
Ingredients
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150g butter, at room temperature
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150g caster sugar
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3 eggs
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150g self raising flour
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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Cooking Directions
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Preheat oven to 180 C / Gas 4. Grease 2 (15cm) cake tins and line with baking parchment.
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In a bowl, with an electric handheld whisk beat the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift the flour in gradually along with the vanilla extract until a smooth mixture forms. Distribute the cake mixture evenly between the two prepared cake tins.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Allow the cakes to cool completely before filling and decorating.
