New year recipe: Easy guide to prepare vanilla sponge cake for beginners

Vanilla sponge cake is a timeless classic loved for its light, airy texture and delicate vanilla flavour. Easy to make yet endlessly satisfying, this simple cake is a favourite for both everyday treats and special occasions.

Ingredients: 1 and ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup powdered sugar, ½ cup milk, ½ cup vegetable oil, 2 eggs, 1 and ½ tablespoon baking powder, 1 tablespoon vanilla essence, ¼ tablespoon salt. (Image: AI-Generated)

Preheat the oven to 180 degree Celsius and grease a cake tin with butter and parchment paper. (Image: AI-Generated)

Then, whisk eggs and sugar until pale, fluffy, and slightly thick in texture. (Image: AI-Generated)

Next, add oil, milk, and vanilla essence, mixing gently until well combined. (Image: AI-Generated)

Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together, then fold into the wet mixture without overmixing. (Image: AI-Generated)

Pour batter into the tin and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. (Image: AI-Generated)

Cool completely before slicing. (Image: AI-Generated)

Enjoy! (Image: AI-Generated)