I use this basic sponge cake recipe for all of my birthday cakes since it’s fluffy enough, yet it’s not too crumbly and won’t fall apart when working with it.
Beat the eggs and sugars on high for a full 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and mix on medium speed for another few minutes.
Follow the baking directions to make the Circus Tent Cake, Hello Kitty Cake, Construction Cake – or build your own creation!
Place all ingredients into the mixer and beat on high for three to five minutes, stopping to scrape the sides until well mixed.
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I copied this recipe off the side of the Domino confectioners’ sugar box many years ago, and no matter how many recipes I’ve tried, I always go back to this one for its amazing consistency. Occasionally, when I’m looking for a shortcut, I’ll buy a ready-made tub of buttercream, which also works very well.
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Hi can I use avocado or olive oil for cake and organic sugar?
Yes! I use either in all my baking, I do prefer avocado oil, sometimes olive oil leaves a stronger taste. Yes, organic sugar can also always be substituted!
Thanks what about flour can I use kamut instead of white?
For the lightest and fluffiest cake, we recommend using the white flour called for in the recipe. Light/white kamut flour may work as a substitute, but it can give the cake a slightly different, denser texture. Since the recipe has not been tested with kamut flour, for best results we recommend sticking with white flour. Enjoy!
can i use oil instead of marg?
Hi! For buttercream you need margarine to get that frosting consistency.
My first cake that actually worked! Thank you for boosting my baking confidence!!!
It's our pleasure :)
The frosting was quite sweet but its possible i added too much sugar. Overall i would give it 4 stars. It was really quick+simple. Thanks
I made this with spelt pastry flour, swapped out 1/3 cup for cocoa powder for a chocolate cake, and it was delicious!