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Slices of cinnamon sponge cake
Soft and fragrant homemade cinnamon sponge

Cinnamon Sponge Cake

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
The secret to sponge cake is air: millions of tiny bubbles beaten into the eggs expand in the heat, lifting the batter into a fluffy cloud. This cinnamon version adds a warm, comforting twist to the classic recipe, making it perfect on its own with a dusting of powdered sugar.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 30 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 270 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Baking Pan: Approx. 9x13 inch or similar.
  • Electric Mixer.
  • Sieve.
  • Spatula.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line your baking pan with parchment paper.

Tip: If you lack parchment, grease and flour the pan, tapping out excess flour.
2 ✓

Beat eggs, sugar, and salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high for 5-8 minutes until thick, pale, and tripled in volume.

Tip: This step incorporates air. It's ready when the batter falls in a ribbon pattern (ribbon stage).
3 ✓

While mixing slowly, drizzle in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla.

Tip: The butter should be liquid but not hot, or it will scramble the eggs.
4 ✓

Sift together flour, baking powder, and cinnamon, then sift this over the egg mixture.

Tip: Sifting prevents lumps.
5 ✓

Gently fold the flour in with a spatula using large, circular motions. Do not beat; just fold to keep the air in.

Tip: The goal is to keep the fluffiness.
6 ✓

Pour into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.

Tip: If the center jiggles, it needs more time.
7 ✓

Test with a toothpick; if it comes out clean, it's done. Cool in the pan, then on a wire rack.

Tip: Cooling on a rack prevents a soggy bottom.

Recipe FAQ

Why did it collapse?
You might have opened the oven too early or overmixed the flour, knocking out the air bubbles.
When can I slice it?
Only when completely cool! Cutting it hot will result in a gummy texture.

Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 4 large Eggs (room temperature)
  • 2.5 tsp Baking Powder
  • 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 3.5 fl oz Milk (scant 1/2 cup)
  • 3.5 oz Butter (melted, cooled)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 pinch Salt