Vanilla Sponge Cake Recipe With Berries and Cream
A light and fluffy vanilla sponge cake layered with fresh berries and whipped cream, perfect for special occasions or a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Dairy
- 1 cup milk
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 large eggs eggs (room temperature)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups cake and pastry flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 cups fresh mixed berries (halved if large)
- 2 cups whipping cream
- ½ cup icing sugar (sifted)
- 2 tablespoons instant milk powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round pans with parchment.
- Heat milk and butter until melted; keep warm. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Whip eggs, sugar, and vanilla until light and doubled in volume. Combine dry ingredients with egg mixture, then temper with hot milk, and fold in remaining batter. Divide into pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely.
- Whip cream with vanilla and icing sugar until peaks form. Assemble cake: place first layer, spread with half the whipped cream, add berries, top with second layer, and cover with remaining cream and berries. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Ensure cakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.