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.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- ⅓ cup 70g sugar
- ½ cup 60g all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- 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).
- Add the vanilla extract while mixing.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour and baking powder. Sift the mixture to ensure a smooth texture.
- Gently fold the flour mixture into the whipped eggs in small batches, being careful not to deflate the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Tap the pan gently on the counter to release air bubbles.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 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.