Basic Vanilla Sponge

Ingredients

• 280 gm flour / 2 1/4 cups flour
• 1.5 tbsp baking powder
• 170 gm sugar / 3/4 cup sugar +2 tbsp
• 150 gm vegetable oil / 2/3 cup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 180 ml milk / 3/4 cup milk
• 4 large eggs

Instructions

• Line two 9 inch baking pans with parchment paper.
• Preheat the oven to 175°C.
• Beat the room temperature eggs with sugar and vanilla extract until they become light and fluffy.
• Add milk and oil, then mix them in.
• Add the sifted flour and baking powder in portions, mixing lightly.
• Once the flour is incorporated, stop mixing. Do not overmix the batter.
• Pour the batter equally into two 9 inch lined pans and bake for 25-39 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.