Gentle sponge cake with strawberries ready in 10 minutes

Name: Gentle sponge cake with strawberries ready in 10 minutes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 4 eggs; 180 g sugar; 1 packet vanilla sugar; 120 ml oil; 120 ml water; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 packet baking powder; fresh strawberries or other fruit (e.g., sour cherries); powdered sugar for dusting

Easy to prepare
10 portions
10 minutes

Jan, 21. 12. 2025

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Delicious and fluffy cake that really anyone can make! This simple sponge dessert with fresh strawberries is an ideal choice for a quick dessert, breakfast, or as a sweet note with coffee. Thanks to its versatility and quick preparation, it’s suitable for everyday baking and unexpected guests.

For 10 portions

Ingredients

4 eggs
180 g sugar
1 packet vanilla sugar
120 ml oil
120 ml water
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 packet baking powder
fresh strawberries or other fruit (e.g., sour cherries)
powdered sugar for dusting

Preparation procedure

Whip the yolks Separate the yolks from the whites. Whip the yolks with the sugar and vanilla sugar until a thick foam forms.
Add the liquid ingredients Gradually pour in the oil and water while continuing to whisk. A smooth emulsion will form.
Incorporate the flour Mix the flour with the baking powder and slowly fold it into the yolk mixture.
Add the egg white foam Whip the egg whites into stiff peaks and gently fold them into the batter. This will ensure a beautifully airy sponge.
Baking Pour the batter onto a smaller baking tray or into a round pan, decorate it with fresh strawberries or other fruit, and bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for 25–30 minutes, until the cake turns golden.
Serving After cooling, sprinkle the cake with powdered sugar and serve.

Preparation time and servings

Preparation: 10 minutes
Baking: 25–30 minutes
Total time: about 40 minutes
Number of servings: about 10 pieces

Why you’ll love this sponge cake:

Ready in 10 minutes (preparation)
Light and fluffy sponge
Can be varied with different fruits
Ideal for summer days and everyday treats

Conclusion

This simple strawberry sponge cake without unnecessary complications will quickly become your favorite recipe. Even a beginner can make it and the result tastes like it’s from a patisserie. Whether you choose strawberries, sour cherries or even blueberries, you’ll always get a moist and fragrant result. A great tip for a sweet morning or afternoon coffee!