August 23rd is National Sponge Cake Day #NationalSpongeCakeDay. I don’t know about you but a slice of Cake sure would taste good. My question is what is the difference between a Sponge Cake and a Angel Food Cake? Do you know? I don’t.
If your ching for Sponge Cake baking break out the cake pans because August 23rd is National Sponge Cake Day! Sponge Cake was first created in the mid-16th century by an Italian pastry Chef for a Spanish Lord. Since then, Sponge Cake has become a popular dessert item.
While there are many variations of Sponge Cake, one of the most popular is the Victoria Sponge which is named after Queen Victoria who is said to have enjoyed a slice of Sponge Cake with her afternoon Tea, Sponge Cake consists of Raspberry Jam and Whipped Cream sandwiched between two layers of Sponge. Whichever variation you prefer, be sure to bake or purchase yourself a Sponge Cake and celebrate!
National Sponge Cake Day Activities
- It may seem obvious, but one of the best ways to get into the spirit of National Sponge Cake Day is to, you guessed it, bake a Sponge Cake! Making a Sponge Cake is pretty easy, but get creative with the decorating. Draw a Cat with Icing, cut slices in the shape of parallelograms and impress us with your creativity and skills.
- Let’s say you’ve baked or bought a Sponge Cake. The next logical step is to indulge. Slice yourself and your friends a slice of Cake, because sharing is caring and make sure its a generous piece of Cake then dig in and treat yourself because National Sponge Cake Day only comes once a year.
- Giving is as nice as receiving. If you plan on baking a Sponge Cake, consider taking some to a neighbor, friend, or coworker. If you don’t have time to bake, don’t worry. Purchasing a Songe Cake to give to someone is just as nice.
Why People Love National Sponge Cake Day
- I have a question for you. Who doesn’t love dessert? Everyone I know loves to treat themselves to a slice of Cake…or two slices. Being able to do so without feeling guilty makes Cake even better. National Sponge Cake Day gives us all a reason to eat Cake!
- Baking has always been fun, but with shows like Cupcake Wars, Cake Boss, and other shows focused on creating sweet treats, it seems baking is more popular than ever. If you’ve been scouring TV shows, cookbooks and specialty websites for Sponge Cake recipes, National Sponge Cake Day is the perfect opportunity to copycat your favorite Chef’s recipe.
- Sponge Cake, particularly Victoria Sponge, is light, simple, and oh so sweet. Sponge Cake can make us feel a little classier when we eat it, especially when paired with a pleasing cup of Tea in a pretty Teacup. It’s nice to feel a little fancy sometimes, and that’s one of the reasons Sponge Cake is so loved!
Recipe for Sponge Cake
Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 1 9×13-inch cake
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups white sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Beat eggs in a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment on high speed until thick and lemon-colored, about 3 minutes. Gradually add sugar, beating until mixture is thick, about 5 minutes. Fold flour, baking powder, and salt into the batter by hand.
- Microwave milk in a microwave-safe bowl until it begins to bubble, about 1 minute. Add butter and stir until melted. Stir in vanilla.
- Pour hot milk mixture into the batter; blend on low speed until well combined and smooth. Pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
