Fluffy Sponge Bundt Cake
Recipe for Sister Anastazja’s fluffy bundt cake with lemon flavor
If you dream of a light, delicate, and fluffy bundt cake that literally melts in your mouth – this recipe is for you! Sponge Bundt Cake with a Hint of Lemon is a combination of simplicity, classic taste, and subtle lemon freshness. Its soft and feather-light interior makes it hard to stop at just one piece. It’s a perfect bake for any occasion – both for everyday and holidays. I especially recommend it for Easter, when traditional baked goods reign on the table, and such a bundt cake will be a beautiful and tasty addition to the festive menu. The recipe is simple and proven – even a beginner can handle it. Try it and see how little it takes to create something truly delicious!
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Sponge Bundt Cake Recipe Step by Step
If you like light, delicate, and fluffy cakes, then you must try this recipe for a bundt cake perfect for Easter.
Fluffy Sponge Cake Recipe with Video
Wyposażenie
- Large bundt cake pan with a central tube.
Składniki
ingredients for a fluffy cake
- 4 egg whites (from large eggs)
- 4 egg yolks
- 170 g sugar (preferably superfine – scant cup)
- 15 g vanilla sugar (1 tablespoon)
- juice from half a lemon
- grated lemon zest
- 120 ml oil
- 150 g all-purpose flour (1 cup)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
ingredients for glaze
- 100 g powdered sugar (2/3 cup)
- approx. 2 tablespoons milk (to consistency)
Instrukcja
How to make a fluffy sponge cake step by step
Step 1 – preparations
- Prepare the bundt cake pan – grease it thoroughly with butter and dust with wheat flour (you can also make a simple greasing mixture – see the description below the recipe).
- Sift the flour through a sieve together with the baking powder.150 g all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Preheat the oven to 180℃ (top/bottom heat mode) or 170℃ (convection mode).
Step 2 – preparing the bundt cake batter
- Start lightly beating the egg whites until they are slightly fluffy.4 egg whites
- During this, add sugar and vanilla sugar, increase the mixer speed to maximum and mix for several minutes until the egg whites become very white and thick.170 g sugar, 15 g vanilla sugar
- Then add lemon juice and zest to them – mix briefly on low speed.juice from half a lemon, grated lemon zest
- Pour in the oil and mix on low speed.120 ml oil
- Add the egg yolks and mix them briefly, just until combined.4 egg yolks
- Gradually add the flour and mix on low speed just until combined – stop mixing when you can still see some uncombined flour around the edges.
- Then just stir the batter with a spoon.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared bundt pan and smooth the surface.
Step 3 – baking the cake
- Place the bundt cake in the preheated oven and bake for about 50 minutes – until a dry skewer comes out clean.
- After baking, remove the bundt cake and leave it on the kitchen counter for about 5-10 minutes.
- After this time, gently cut around the cake with a knife along the edges of the mold.
- Carefully turn the mold upside down and remove the cake – leave to cool completely.
Step 4 – preparing the icing
- Sift the powdered sugar into a bowl, add 1 tablespoon of milk first and mix, add more milk, and when you get a slightly runny icing, spread it over the top of the cake.100 g powdered sugar, approx. 2 tablespoons milk
- Finally, you can sprinkle the cake with grated lemon zest.
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Sister Anastazja’s Sponge Bundt Cake – Notes
I recently realized that I have never baked any cake from Sister Anastazja’s recipe. It must be admitted that Sister Anastazja is a great source of recipes, and I was interested in this simple, even rustic in appearance, very fluffy bundt cake. I called it a sponge bundt cake because of its preparation method and its exceptional fluffiness. Thanks to the addition of oil, the bundt cake is simultaneously delicately moist and less dry than a regular traditional sponge cake. Lemon juice and vanilla add a delicate flavor to it. This cake is ideal for people who like traditional flavors. You must try it!
What ingredients are essential for preparing a fluffy bundt cake?
To bake this sponge cake, you need few ingredients, and they are very easily available in any store, and you probably already have them at home. Below I provide a shortened list of products I used and possible substitutes.
- eggs – to bake the cake, you will need 4 large eggs (size L) – before preparing the batter, wash them thoroughly and then separate the whites and yolks – make sure no yolk gets into the whites. Additionally, if you want the egg whites to whip well, check the bowl they will be mixed in – it must not be greasy, otherwise the whites will not whip!
- all-purpose flour – cake flour type 450 will be best, but you can also use type 500 or 550 flour.
- oil – I use rapeseed oil, you can use another oil, but choose one with a delicate flavor
- lemon – if you don’t have a lemon, or don’t like its taste, you can use an orange – add about 40 ml of juice and grated orange zest to the cake. If you don’t have fresh fruit, you can use liquid “lemon flavor” or your favorite aroma, and add milk to the cake as the liquid.
How to make a pan release paste for a cake pan?
Such pan release paste is very simple to make, and at the same time incredibly facilitates proper pan preparation. There’s no need to struggle with flouring and getting the kitchen dirty. Simply apply the paste with a silicone brush to the entire surface of the pan (including the central tube) and that’s it. The cake always comes out easily after baking, and I’ve never had anything stick. To make this paste, simply mix equal amounts of margarine, oil, and wheat flour (e.g., 50g each). Store this paste sealed in the refrigerator and also use it for greasing regular pans – not just bundt cake pans. Below you can watch a short video where I show how I make this paste.
How to reduce the calorie content of sponge cake?
If you fancy such a cake, but are on a weight-loss diet and prefer a slightly less caloric cake, then forgo glazing the cake with icing – it increases the calorie content of the cake. Instead, just lightly dust the cake with powdered sugar. The sponge cake will still look beautiful, and incidentally, it will have fewer calories :) Such a cake without icing will have about 318 kcal per 100g. And if you divide it into 10 roughly equal portions, each will have about 254 kcal.
How to store a fluffy sponge cake?
To keep Sister Anastazja’s cake fresh and soft longer, it’s worth storing it in an airtight container with a lid, or covering it with a cake dome. You don’t need to keep the cake in the refrigerator. Keeping it at room temperature is perfectly sufficient. Additionally, you can freeze the sponge cake for about 3 months.
I hope that such a lemon sponge cake will tempt you too and encourage you to bake it. If so, I would be very pleased if you share your impressions in the comments under the recipe.
By the way, I highly recommend following Beata’s Bakes’ Instagram profile, where you will also find all my recipes, and there you can easily save them for later :)
Recommended Bundt Cake Recipes
If you like bundt cakes, then be sure to try my other recipes as well – you’ll find traditional bundt cakes here, but also those with unusual flavors. Be sure to check them out!
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