American Sponge Cake (Classic Version) - Joyofbaking.com

Recipe here: www.joyofbaking.com/AmericanSp... Stephanie Jaworski of Joyofbaking.com demonstrates how to make an American Sponge Cake. American Sponge Cake has a sweet and lemony flavor and while its texture is moist, it is also wonderfully light and spongy. It does not contain solid fat which makes it an ideal cake for those watching their fat intake. This cake can be eaten plain, or with whipped cream and fresh fruit.
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[@beadonitboard]

I have tried ..no less than FIVE sponge cake recipes on youtube..Your recipe is in the oven now an I think..this one is THE WINNER!

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WINNER!!! WINNER!!!! WINNER!! so easy too! OK..am subscribed! Gotta say I followed one recipe from another channel for sponge cake and it came out a huge hockey puck! Sponge cakes can be tricky, but this one is fool proof!

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She is one of the best chef instructors on YuTube

[@mariaadlient2583]

HI Stephanie,i tried ur most of the recipes mostly cakes it came out very well ... Now i made sponge cake it was awesome,instead of water i add orange juice ,it smells so good.THANK U SO MUCH.

[@cuddlywannabechef2340]

Thank you for very specific and detailed instructions... I was so poor in baking during my Home Ed but i started to enjoy baking, and i saw you in youtube.. Thanks again

[@joyofbaking]

There is a link to the recipe with all the ingredients and quantities in the description above.

[@shervin5184]

I just made them, and it's so delicious! The cake wasn't dense and dry but moist and fluffy! Thank you so much for sharing this awesome recipe!!

[@21Grizelda]

This cake tastes great, with a wonderful texture. I love the recipe and have also learned so much about folding in flour and beaten egg whites from watching the video. A million thank yous. You really made a difference in my baking.

[@Rayis4444]

This cake is absolutely stunning!! I just made it! It is almost weightless. It is as soft as cotton. Despite having egg yolks as the only fat, it is quite moist. I had it with vanilla ice cream and strawberry compote. It didn't shrink at all, not even 1% And I made it in a regular round mould with no detachable bottom and nothing in between. I didn't grease it and just put parchment paper at the bottom, no greasing. Worked fantastic. Thank you so much ❤️❤️ You are the best

[@loischau161]

I live in Sweden. I used a different mould and it turned out perfectly fine. Thank you so much for the instructions and the recipe!!!

[@Rayis4444]

I don’t have a baking pan with a detachable bottom, so I’m skeptical about trying out this recipe

[@vivkamat1960]

Pleasant, to the point, scientific and artistic way of baking demonstration..... Great Stephanie,

[@EriqKoontz]

Beautiful sponge cake, just beautiful. My favorite, and thanks for posting!

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[@joyofbaking]

Yes, you could bake it in round cake pans.

[@suleikhaali3779]

Your recipes are amazing! I love baking because of you. I am a fan :) Thank you for teaching me how to bake..xoxo

[@vibhathakur7947]

You are brilliant!! I tried the recipe and it came out super light, super fluffy, moist and delicious!! Thank you so much for the detailed illustration!!

[@vtvargo]

This is the perfect video of how to make this cake, very detailed step by step demonstration and explanation of ingredients and method. Thank you so much! I'm going to bake this cake today!

[@VickySecrets11]

Just finished baking this cake...feels good can't wait to see the outcome.

[@cavadecor01]

Thank you so much Stephanie for also sharing all the absolutely helpful tips and little tricks in each process. What a blessing for the beginners. I could have save lots of trouble had I been able to watch your videos 15 years ago when I started baking:) xoxoxo Stephanie

[@markgarnado1372]

This is the most best texture of sponge cake recipe My God! Eventhough I used all purpose flour, the taste of lemon, egg, flour it's amazing the measurements are very exact!!! I made two sponge cake from my anodised pans......the sponge cake queen Ms. JAWORSKI!!

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LOVE YOUR RECIPES AND THE WAY YOU EXPLAIN. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

[@joyofbaking]

Yes, you can cut this cake in half and fill it. Sounds delicious.

[@User23257]

You are amazing ,I tried it today I have never made a sponge cake perfect 👌🏻 like this one. 😊 💝💝🌹🌹your recipes are accurate.good luck for you..

[@sycorax88]

I made half the recipe with AP flour and added some extra lemon zest. Baked it in a round 18cm cake pan. Once it cooled down I divided it into 3 and brushed each disk with simple syrup. Made vanilla whipped cream and put together the cake. It was wonderful, moist and very light and airy. The flavor of vanilla and lemon was heavenly. Thank you so much Stephanie! ❤️❤️

[@xXxRadiantDivaxXx]

FOR THE VERY FIRST time(in my life) my cake came out fluffy and moist ! THANK YOU SO MUCH ! you have made baking for me so much easier ! i love you !

[@omali825]

Just try this .. its amaaazing thank you joy you are the best ♥♥

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CONGRATULATIONS!! One of the most delicious recipes and techniques ever!! 😄😃

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I am enjoying your recipes. I am fresh for baking and your videos are certainly helping me!

[@maldoori238]

Wonderful cake and technique. Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience

[@lanyhardwick3942]

Thank you so much for this special recipe..wanna try this one.

[@joyofbaking]

I've never tried making this cake with whole wheat flour so I'm not sure how it would turn out.

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[@norielynbodonal8636]

I have tried this several times and my whole family loves it.. I'm going to make the same sponge cake for my sisters' debut this September and will make Swiss buttercream

[@joyofbaking]

The measurement that I used to make this sponge cake was 1 cup sifted cake flour was 100 grams.

[@mrthebillman]

1/2 cup is 100 grams..

[@maralphayer501]

one cup is not 100 grams is this correct ?

[@TavgaHawramy]

STEPHENY IS EXPERT IN MAKING CAKES... THANKS FOR TAKINGTIME TEACHING IT

[@ritikasingh2796]

Thank you for the recipe. I tried it and it was just perfect!!! Your recipes are so easy and awesome.

[@laurajimenez4763]

I did this delicius cake with a little twist, I made a mixture of condenced milk, evaporated milk, heavy cream, and when the cake was completely cold, I slowly sprayed that mixture on the cake then covered with sliced peaches all over it. Was great because the air on the cake allowed the milk mixture to get in all the way through the bottom. Thank you so much for this recipe!

[@joyofbaking]

As I say in the recipe's headnote "The pan is left ungreased so the batter can cling to the sides of the pan as it bakes and allows the cake to reach its full volume".

[@Rosiesdessertspot]

would it work if i greased just the bottom of the pan and then left the rest un-greased? p.s I am running downstairs to make this right now, cannot wait!! it looks simply divine!!

[@butterscotchbliss1508]

Did u try baking by greasing in a normal pan?

[@Pablo-pd2gr]

Always coming back to this recipe. I think in general all Stephanies recipes are very reliable. I always get good results. Thanks again 💕

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I tried this cake and served it with fresh cream and blueberries. Everybody loved it. Thank you!

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what is the oven temperature?

[@ynez1199]

Just baked this today...i used two 8 inch round pan and it was perfect, soft moist and fluffy. i made this as a base for my tiramisu cake, thanks for sharing the video..

[@zeeezee6998]

How did u cool it

[@SIeepyAsh]

How long did you bake it for?

[@shamisomachona4981]

Thank you very much for the recipe Stephanie. I tried it a day before yesterday and the cake was just perfect. My husband loved it and the cake is almost finished. Thank you. All your recipes are just perfect

[@joannlewis3559]

Lord have mercy - explained why you add cream of tartar - gotta try. I love deserts - need to try. She's good. I love how she uses her hands and she cooks like my Nana used to. All the things she did we learned in school. No more store bought cakes for me.

[@joyofbaking]

That makes it a little hard to remove the cake from the pan. I would think you would have to butter and line the bottom of the pan with parchment, otherwise you won't be able to get it out. The batter needs to cling to the sides of the pan as it bakes, so I would probably not butter the sides.

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Excellent Thank you, I'll try it!

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Every single recipe u make that i try is amazing!!

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Hi! I’m from México. I made your recipe yesterday and my mom loved it, it remember us a cake we ate here in Tabasco, which is a state, we call it Panetela. I love all of your recipes, always came out perfect 👌

[@user-om3vd4si8e]

After few of fails, I finally made it! it is perfect really moist and spungy and I can't wait to eat them.. Thank you and I'll try more recipes you posted.

[@joyofbaking]

You can leave out the lemon zest.

[@mamieherrin8647]

I like the way she explains everything about the ingredients and the mixing, very good

[@hidihihidiho]

We have the same recipe in France but it is called "gâteau de Savoie", that's a traditional sponge cake from east France. It is my childhood cake and I like to eat it pouring some fruit juice on it, almost like a "baba au rhum" :-) Thank you for all your wonderful videos, I'm definitly a huge fan of your channel!

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A big cup of builders tea and this, life's good xx

[@charaningole8242]

very very awesome

[@zhwanburhan7020]

Thank you so much i tried it and looks taste amazing my sponge cake never been this much tasty and spongy before.

[@isabellaagbashe5289]

You're awesome woman. I love the way you list out the recipe and measure. Thanks for detail explanation!

[@ashlynlaren1]

Lovely American sponge cake

[@joyofbaking]

I've never made it in a normal cake pan, so I'm not sure how it would be.

[@Daniel-zv2zy]

HI Stephanie, I tried your American sponge cake and it turn out fantastic, I think your sponge cake is excellent and very soft everybody love it. Thanks for sharing. Look forwards watching another successful recipe of yours…

[@lorsholczk7329]

You are the best .I've tried other sponge cake recipes they failed me .Yours didn't fail me .Looking forward to more of your inspiring recipes.

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This was the best cake I’ve ever had it was so delicious

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luv your videos. I know ahead of time that everything you show me how to make is gonna turn out perfect! I've told all my friends about you channel, and they love it too!

[@bijayakar9936]

Her instructions and tips are precious, literally learnt baking from her videos.

[@kitchenwitch38]

I made this cake today and it came out wonderful. Followed the directions to the "T" and it was perfect. My first sponge cake ever.

[@tina_ajang]

thank you for saying the measurements in both imperial and metric systems

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Best sponge cake for tres leches cake! (I promise!!!)

[@elizabethwitrago3432]

This is exactly what i plan to use it for. did you still add the lemon or orange zest since you used it for the tres leches?

[@salma1140]

today i tried it....it was really amazing i luved it...now this is my all time sponge cake recipe for any sponge cake....i was looking for this kind of recipe for long time..its not even having the smell of eggs because of grated lemons..its superb..i am loving the result

[@saniab6834]

yummy, thanks for teaching us. You are complete baking institution, I have learnt all from you. Thanks for explaining so well

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finally i made a good cake,,,,thnks a ton

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The best easiest recipe

[@joyofbaking]

You can leave out the cream of tartar. I've never tried making this cake in a spring form pan.

[@ethelsupersad2653]

I thoughrally enjoy making these lovely cakes the recipes r so easy to follow thanks

[@laurawong7373]

Thank you for sharing this recipe. I can't wait to give it a try. I was wondering what's the difference between chiffon cake and this cake? and also if i use a regular 9" round cake pan and grease the pan will the outcome be different in terms of texture and the height of the cake? thank you so much!

[@Rayis4444]

Chiffon cake is even fluffier. This one is a little better for filling and frosting as it holds its shape better. I’ve tried both, her chiffon cake and american sponge cake. They’re equivalents.

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[@VictoriaLemardel]

Thank you, Joy, I am following this video a few years ago; I learned to make my first sponge cake thru this video; Thank you for sharing :)Great video!

[@lubnakhatoon4149]

this is yummiest cake ..... I baked it many times n it is always a lovely cake to have . thanks for the recipe

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I tried your recipe and it was for the first time I made cake. so it was exactly what I expected.. Nice recipe.. :)

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wonderful cake :) I will try it

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[@dmd2734]

Thank you for this amazing recipe the cake is so delicious

[@deepamahesh7246]

Hello Stephanie, I love your baking technique with cup measurement. The texture, taste is the best I've ever tried.

[@joyofbaking]

Yes, you could use different pans. Although the cake may shrink a bit as it cools since you can't turn it upside down.

[@amilyam5307]

I have been tried making a chiffon cake by using your recipe .... its great. ... at this moment I am watching how you do the sponge cake.... Thanks a lot. God Bless. .

[@Shurupchik]

Thank you very much for this recipe! I followed your instructions carefully, replaced cream of tartar for lemon juice and the cook looks and tastes absolutely divine! Thank you!

[@joyofbaking]

Did you leave the pan un-greased and turn it upside down immediately after removing it from the oven and then leave it to cool upside down for an hour? If you don't do any of those things it will shrink.

[@AviJutley]

I made it! Two batches.. Two 9" pans! Went slightly over the tins but not drastic! Turned out fab! Thank you!

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woooooow! thank you so much, am so doing this for the New Year, love your videos. Lovely kitchen as well, Good job...

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Hello, I'm new into baking and this was my first attempt at 'amercan' sponge. Ifollowed your recipe and the results were fantastic! It was light as air, fresh because of the zest, balanced sweetness. I'm glad I tried your recipe and I really enjoy the way you describe the whole procedure with nitty gritties here and there.

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Have mine in the oven right now, let’s hope it turns out as good. Smells amazing ❤️

[@chrisberardi5999]

I used this recipe for my first attempt at cooking a sponge cake, All I can say is that I'm amazed at what I pulled off - this video was excellent and I learned a lot from it. I was driven to make this because I got tired of paying a small fortune for Lady Fingers as the basis for my tiramisu. Well, this recipe for sponge cake is terrific for that - and great on its own as you showed. Thanks for both the recipe and the video tutorial.

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Thank you so much for sharing beautiful recipe I like to try this recipe

[@cynthiacintron6344]

hi Miss Stephany love your recipes I just want to know if I can use a round 10 in spring form pan can't wait to try!!! thanks again

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Thank you so much for this recipe. I tried and it was really nice.

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This recipe works really well! I tried it once the other day and I'm looking forward to make it again!!! :)

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Love your channel and recipe demonstrations! Thank you!

[@crunchplop]

Hello, I made this cake yesterday, and it was so good that there isn't any bit of it left today. I'm not familiar at all with north-american baking but your videos, full of explanations and tips, made me want to try at least one simple recipe. I don't regret it, it was a full success, and you made myself proud, and my whole family very happy! We ate it plain, or with yoghurt and berries jam. Fantastic texture and taste! Thank you Stephanie. Until the next recipe :)

[@paulinehubman1927]

thank you for showing us how make sponge cake, I had an old recipe book and didn't say to make the egg yolk that thick, mine didn't turn out like yours, but I will make it again with your recipe demonstration.. thank you again.....

[@joyofbaking]

Sure!

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I loved this recipe. My mom is gonna go crazy over it.

[@marieshanahan9342]

Looks great. Thanks for the recipe. Love how it could be made ahead and frozen. Great for the Holidays!

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The best sponge cake recipe. Thank You!