How to Make a Vanilla Sponge Cake

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF.

   Prepare the cake pan.
   
   Line the base with parchment/baking paper and grease the edges of the pan.
   
   Line a wire baking rack with parchment/baking paper.
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   Step 2: Sift the flour and baking powder

   ,, Beat the ingredients with an electric whisk. , And add the vanilla essence. , Bake for 30 minutes. , If it comes out clean it's ready, and if it doesn't, then bake for an extra five minutes. , Tip onto the lined wire rack and leave to cool. , It's now ready to serve.
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   Step 3: using a flour sifter.

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   Step 4: Add the sugar in the baking powder and flour.

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   Step 5: Make sure the butter is at room temperature.

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   Step 6: Add the two eggs

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   Step 7: again using the electric whisk.

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   Step 8: Pour the batter into a 20cm-/8-inch round tin.

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   Step 9: Insert a skewer into the cake.

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    Step 10: Remove the sponge cake from the oven.

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    Step 11: Sprinkle with icing sugar/confectioner's sugar as a garnish.

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