The composition of butter sponge cake differs slightly from traditional sponge cake dough. Its main advantage is the presence of butter. This ingredient makes the cakes incredibly moist, soft, airy, and flavorful.

Butter sponge cake pairs beautifully with all sorts of fillings (milk, coffee, fruit syrup), as well as various layers of butter, sour cream, and cottage cheese. I offer a selection of the most successful recipes, which detail every step of the preparation process for this incomparable pastry.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

A buttery sponge cake that can be eaten without cream.

Want to learn how to quickly and easily make a delicious homemade sponge cake for tea? Then this recipe is a must-have for your cookbook. It's made with readily available ingredients and takes no more than 40 minutes to prepare. What's more, the sponge cake is moist and has a pleasantly creamy flavor. It can be eaten plain, without adding cream or soaking. I offer a recipe for a classic sponge cake made with butter.
Nutritional value per serving
313.4 kcal
  • Proteins: 7 g
  • Fats: 13.3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 41.4 g
*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients
  • Total time:
  • Complexity:
    It's easy and straightforward to prepare, but it does require some experience. Not everyone can do it right the first time.
  • Number of servings: 1

Ingredients

Servings
  • Butter
    250 G
  • Sugar
    250 G
  • Egg C0
    4 pcs
  • Flour
    250 G
  • Baking powder
    1 tsp
  • Vanilla
    to taste

Preparation

Step 1
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Place soft butter in a mixing bowl.

Step 2
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Beat lightly. With the mixer running, add sugar and vanilla.

Step 3
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Continue whisking for another 2 minutes.

Step 4
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Beat the eggs in a separate bowl. Using a whisk, beat the yolks until they form a smooth mass.

Step 5
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Add the eggs to the cream mixture in three stages and continue beating.

Step 6
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Sift the dry ingredients into the egg-cream mixture using a sieve.

Step 7
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Mix the mixture with a mixer.

Step 8
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The finished dough is elastic and buttery, similar to muffin batter.

Step 9
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We transfer it to a baking dish.

Step 10
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Place in a hot oven. Bake for 35-40 minutes at 180 degrees.

Step 11
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If an unattractive cap has formed on the sponge cake, press down lightly with a board while the cake is still hot.

Step 12
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The cooled sponge cake is ready for tea. It's porous, airy, moist, and aromatic.

Fluffy sponge cake with butter

Want to make France's most popular sponge cake? We offer a detailed recipe for Genoise sponge cake. The cake baked this way has exceptional characteristics: it's incredibly tender, moist, and has a subtle creamy flavor. This cake makes an excellent base for any homemade baked goods. It doesn't crumble, holds its shape perfectly, and pairs well with a variety of creams. Let's try making this wonderful sponge cake!

Ingredients

  • Butter - 80 g
  • Sugar - 180 g
  • Eggs (large) - 6 pcs.
  • Yolk - 1 pc.
  • Flour - 140 g
  • Vanilla sugar 1 tsp.
  • Starch - 40 g
  • Salt - a pinch

Cooking time: 60 minutes

Servings: one 22 cm diameter mold or two 18 cm diameter molds

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

We weigh and measure the required amount of ingredients.

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Step 2

Pour the eggs together with the extra whites into a deep container.

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Step 3

Add sugar and salt.

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Step 4

Place the bowl in a double boiler. The bottom of the bowl should not touch the water. Heat, stirring constantly with a whisk, until the sugar is completely dissolved. It's easy to check if the egg-sugar mixture is ready: roll it between your fingers. If you can't feel any grains, the sugar has dissolved.

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Step 5

Beat the egg and sugar mixture with a mixer until fluffy and light. It's worth noting that heated eggs beat much faster than a classic sponge cake.

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Step 6

Sift the dry ingredients into the egg mixture in two stages and mix gently but thoroughly.

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Step 7

Place a small amount of dough in a separate bowl and add the melted butter. Mix.

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Step 8

Combine the butter part with the main biscuit mass.

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Step 9

Pour the batter into the molds. Bake for about half an hour at 170 degrees (top-bottom mode, no convection).

Step 10

After baking, let the sponge cakes cool. Then wrap them in plastic wrap and refrigerate for a few hours. Now the sponge cake is ready to be cut into layers and assembled.

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Chocolate buttercream cake sponge

Chocolate sponge cake can be the base for a variety of delicious cakes. In this recipe, I'll explain in detail how to make a butter sponge cake with added cocoa and share the secrets to creating truly chocolatey layers. This cake pairs well with a variety of creams and is sure to please any sweet tooth!

Ingredients

  • Butter - 40 g
  • Eggs - 6 pcs.
  • Sugar - 210 g
  • Flour - 150 g
  • Cocoa (20-22% fat) - 30 g
  • Salt - a pinch

Cooking time: 60 minutes

Servings: mold with a diameter of 24 cm

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Measure out the required amount of ingredients. Melt the butter beforehand and let it cool to room temperature.

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Step 2

Add salt to the eggs and mix with a whisk.

Step 3

Add sugar to the egg mixture and whisk well again.

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Step 4

Sift the dry ingredients into a separate container and mix.

Step 5

Place the container with the egg-sugar mixture over a container of hot water (this is called a "bath"). Heat to about 40 degrees Celsius, stirring constantly with a whisk, until the sugar crystals completely disappear.

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Step 6

Place the prepared egg-sugar mixture in a bowl and beat at high speed with a mixer until a light, airy mass forms.

Step 7

Sift the dry ingredients again and add them to the egg-sugar mixture. Mix gently.

Step 8

Add butter to the dough and stir.

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Step 9

Transfer the mixture to a baking pan. Place in a preheated oven and bake for about 40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.

Step 10

Once cooled, remove the cake from the pan. Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest in the refrigerator for several hours.

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Video: Yulia Small's Legendary Butter Sponge Cake

If you're looking to add variety to your culinary creations but still want to enjoy a light and fluffy sponge cake, I suggest checking out Yulia Small's butter sponge cake recipe. The sponge cake is made with not only butter but also hot milk. This approach results in a tender and very moist sponge cake with a subtle aroma of melted butter. It makes an excellent base for a variety of cakes and pastries.

Getting ahead of myself, I'll let you in on another secret from the author of this video. It's about soaking. If you soak the finished butter sponge cake with milk before frosting it, the cake will turn out super moist, tender, and incredibly delicious!

Want to make the most delicious buttery sponge cake? Then follow this step-by-step recipe: