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This light, fluffy, and subtly sweet Italian sponge cake (Bizcotte) is perfect for tea time, desserts, or as a base for layered cakes. Simple ingredients, easy preparation, and a delicate vanilla flavor make it a timeless favorite.
Ingredients (For a 26cm / 10-inch cake)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 250g (1¼ cups) granulated sugar
- 130g (½ cup + 1 tbsp) butter, melted & cooled
- 180g (¾ cup) milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (or lemon zest for variation)
- 350g (2¾ cups) all-purpose flour
- 16g (1 tbsp) baking powder
- Extra granulated sugar (for sprinkling)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Preheat & Prep
- Preheat oven to 180°C (360°F).
- Grease and flour a 26cm (10-inch) round cake pan (or line with parchment paper).
2. Make the Batter
- In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs + sugar with a mixer until pale and fluffy (~5 mins).
- Gradually add melted butter and milk, mixing until combined.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Sift in flour + baking powder in batches, folding gently with a spatula (do not overmix).
3. Bake
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake 35-40 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Optional: Sprinkle granulated sugar on top halfway through baking for a crisp crust.
4. Cool & Serve
- Let cool 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Pro Tips
Room-Temperature Eggs: For maximum volume when whipped.
Don’t Overmix: Fold flour gently to keep the cake light.
Variations:
- Lemon: Add zest of 1 lemon + 1 tbsp lemon juice.
- Almond: Replace 50g flour with almond flour.
- Chocolate: Add 2 tbsp cocoa powder to half the batter for a marble effect.
Serving Ideas
Tea Time: Serve with fresh berries & whipped cream.
Dessert: Layer with jam and custard for a trifle.
Decadent Twist: Drizzle with chocolate ganache.
Why This Recipe Works
No fancy tools – Just a bowl and whisk!
Versatile – Eat plain or dress it up.
Perfect texture – Soft, airy, and not too sweet.
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Bizcotte Classico: A Classic Italian Sponge Cake
Description
This light, fluffy, and subtly sweet Italian sponge cake (Bizcotte) is perfect for tea time, desserts, or as a base for layered cakes. Simple ingredients, easy preparation, and a delicate vanilla flavor make it a timeless favorite.
Ingredients
4 eggs 250g of sugar 130g butter (melted) 180g of milk Vanilla extract 350g flour 16g baking powder Granulated sugar
Instructions
1. In a bowl, add the eggs, sugar and mix with the mixer until the sugar dissolves. Add butter, milk and mix again. 2. Add the vanilla essence, baking powder and flour gradually and mix everything well until there are no more lumps. 3. Pour the mixture into the baking mold (26 cm – size of the mold) oiled with flour and bake in the oven at 180°C / 360°F for 40 minutes. 4. Remove the cake from the oven, let it cool completely and decorate with powdered sugar.
