While the concept of a sponge cake is simple (eggs, butter, sugar, and flour), the result is a very impressive dessert.
The first sponge cake recipe appeared as early as 1615 but became popular because England’s Queen Victoria enjoyed a slice with her afternoon tea. There are many variations of sponge cake, but Victoria’s Sponge typically has raspberry jam and whipped cream along with the cake.
We’ve rounded up an assortment of sponge cake recipes that’ll inspire you to preheat the oven and get baking.
“The genius of Victoria Sponge in its simplicity. Two fluffy sponges sandwiched together with a bit of cream and jam. Simple yet glorious.” – vikalinka
“Pan di Spagna (Italian Sponge Cake) is a simple, airy sponge cake flavored with vanilla or lemon zest. It’s made with only 3 ingredients: eggs, sugar, and flour…no baking powder, no butter, no oil, and no dairy!” – Elena
“This cake was light, tender and almost melts in your mouth with the creamy vanilla mascarpone filling.” – Kelly
“Melt in your mouth tender and light sponge cake layers are soaked with intense espresso and filled with fluffy eggless tiramisu cream.” – Shinee
“All the goodness of pecan pie wrapped in a light, spongy cake. Delicious!” – Kat & Melinda
“Unlike other butter or pound cakes that can be rather dense, this cake is light, airy, yet still provides structure and stability within a sky-high layer cake. Once layered together, the crispy meringue bits nearly melt into the cream – each bite a perfect harmony of texture and sweetness.” – Tessa
“If you need a simple no fuss cake, then this is the recipe.” – Gerry
“A simple but delicious vanilla sponge cake filled with roasted strawberry jam and topped with an uncomplicated vanilla glaze. Makes a simple elegant birthday cake.” – Barry
“Moist, tender sponge cake filled with a layer of rich, smooth vanilla pastry cream, then topped with a delicious bittersweet chocolate glaze.” – Tricia
