Not everyone knows, but a classic sponge cake can be made with just 3 eggs. It turns out fluffy, spongy, and incredibly delicious. This baked good makes a wonderful base for cakes, rolls, pastries, and other desserts.

In this article, I'll tell you how to bake a 3-egg sponge cake and share some helpful tips. What diameter is the recipe's ingredient amounts suitable for? Three eggs will make a gorgeous sponge cake with a diameter of 18-20 cm. Try making it at home. You'll be pleasantly surprised by the results.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Classic 3-egg sponge cake

The classic 3-egg sponge cake is a fluffy, tall, and incredibly delicious pastry. It makes a luxurious cake for any occasion. It pairs beautifully with any filling and cream (vanilla, chocolate, cottage cheese, fruit, berry, buttercream, caramel).
Nutritional value per serving
281.8 kcal
  • Proteins: 7.6 g
  • Fats: 5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 51.5 g
*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients
  • Total time:
  • Complexity:
    A simple recipe.
  • Number of servings: 1

Ingredients

Servings
  • Egg C1
    3 pcs
  • Sugar
    100 G
  • Wheat flour
    115 G

Preparation

Step 1
Classic 3-Egg Cake Sponge Cake - Photo

We prepare the necessary ingredients.

Step 2
Classic 3-Egg Cake Sponge Cake - Step 2

Break the eggs into a mixer bowl or deep bowl and add all the sugar.

Step 3
Classic 3-Egg Cake Sponge Cake - Step 3-2

Beat the eggs and sugar at maximum mixer speed for 5-7 minutes until fluffy and light.

Step 4
Classic 3-Egg Cake Sponge Cake - Step 4

Add sifted flour into the egg mixture in 2-3 steps.

Step 5
Classic 3-Egg Cake Sponge Cake - Step 5

Gently stir the mixture until smooth, using a silicone spatula, using bottom-to-top movements.

Step 6
Classic 3-Egg Cake Sponge Cake - Step 6

Line the pan with parchment paper.

Step 7
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We transfer the dough into the mold.

Step 8
Classic 3-Egg Cake Sponge Cake - Step 8-2

Bake the sponge cake for 35 minutes at 170-180 degrees.

Step 9
Classic 3-Egg Cake Sponge Cake - Step 9

After 5-10 minutes of baking, carefully remove the sponge cake from the pan and leave it on a wire rack until it cools completely.

Step 10
Classic 3-Egg Cake Sponge Cake - Step 10

We cut the cooled classic sponge cake into the required number of layers and can begin assembling the cake.

Recipe Tips

To ensure a perfect 3-egg sponge cake, follow a few simple tips. Let's take a look:

  • We select only high-quality and fresh products.
  • We observe the proportions indicated in the recipe.
  • Be sure to sift the dry ingredients to saturate them with oxygen.
  • Take all the necessary ingredients out of the refrigerator in advance so that they are at the same temperature and combine well before cooking.
  • Gently stir the mixture after adding the dry ingredients so that the dough does not lose its airiness.
  • Don't grease the pan. Line it with parchment paper.
  • Bake the sponge cake immediately after preparing the dough so that it doesn’t sit idle.
  • Do not open the oven prematurely to prevent the sponge cake from sinking.

Similar video recipe: Chocolate sponge cake with 3 eggs

I'd like to share another wonderful recipe for a 3-egg sponge cake. It has a rich chocolate flavor and a magical aroma. It can be served as a standalone dessert or cut into layers to make a cake.

This video shows the process of making a 3-egg chocolate sponge cake. The pastry chef demonstrates each step and shares helpful tips for making the cake fluffy, fragrant, and delicious.

Follow these simple tips and your baked goods will always be luxurious.