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healthy low calorie sponge cake

Healthy Sponge Cake (No Oil, No Butter)

This light and fluffy sponge cake is made with just 4 ingredients — no oil, no butter, and low sugar! A perfect base for healthy desserts like coconut cake or piña colada cake.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: healthy, low calorie
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup 70g sugar
  • ½ cup 60g all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a stand mixer, beat 4 large eggs on high speed until they double in size and become fluffy and pale in color (about 5–7 minutes).
  3. Add the vanilla extract while mixing.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix the flour and baking powder. Sift the mixture to ensure a smooth texture.
  5. Gently fold the flour mixture into the whipped eggs in small batches, being careful not to deflate the batter.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  7. Tap the pan gently on the counter to release air bubbles.
  8. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool slightly before removing from the pan.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs for best volume.
  • This sponge cake is a great base for healthier layered desserts.
  • For an extra light version, you can reduce the sugar slightly or use a sugar substitute.