- Why did the cream collapse?
- Cream wasn't cold enough or was overwhipped into butter.
Simple Cream Sponge Cake with Fruit
A relative of the Victoria Sponge. A denser, butter-rich sponge holds its shape under heavy cream and fruit. Fresh berries cut through the richness.
Ingredients
1 1/2
cups
All-Purpose Flour
3/4
cup
Granulated Sugar
1/2
cup
Softened Butter
4
large
Eggs
2 1/2
tsp
Baking Powder
1
tsp
Vanilla Extract
1/2
cup
Milk
1 3/4
cups
Heavy Cream (cold)
1/4
cup
Confectioners' Sugar
1
cup
Fresh Berries
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Equipment Needed
- Cake pan
- Mixer
- Knife
Allergen Information
Wheat
Milk
Egg
Instructions
1
✓
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line pan bottom, grease sides.
Tip: Ensures easy release.
2
✓
Cream butter and sugar, add eggs.
Tip: Creates lightness.
3
✓
Add flour (mixed with baking powder) and milk alternately.
Tip: Mix until just combined.
4
✓
Bake 30-35 mins. Cool on rack.
Tip: Prevents soggy bottom.
5
✓
Whip cream with sugar. Split cake, fill with cream and berries.
Tip: Dry fruit prevents bleeding.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Softened Butter
- 4 large Eggs
- 2 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1 3/4 cups Heavy Cream (cold)
- 1/4 cup Confectioners' Sugar
- 1 cup Fresh Berries