Gluten-free sponge cake

Name: Gluten-free sponge cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Eggs 5; Sugar ¾ cup; Vanilla bean 1; Cornstarch gluten-free 1 ¼ cup

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Calories per serving

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Vegetarian

Energy Kcal 198
Carbohydrates g 38.4
of which sugars g 19.6
Protein g 4.3
Fats g 3
of which saturated fat g 1.1
Cholesterol mg 128
Sodium mg 49

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Serving: 8
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Sweet, subtle flavor and a light, airy texture make gluten-free sponge cake an easy favorite for families who want something special but not heavy. The pale golden color and soft, bouncy crumb look lovely on any dessert table, whether that’s for a big Memorial Day dessert spread, a birthday, or a simple family gathering. Because gluten-free vanilla sponge keeps its classic look and tastes just as delicious, nobody feels left out (especially when accommodating gluten sensitivities). Kids and adults all gravitate toward this treat, since it’s nice and moist, usually eaten plain as a snack or dressed up with fresh berries. Add a swirl of whipped cream or just serve with tea—either way, these cakes turn ordinary occasions into something everyone remembers. It’s that fine crumb and subtle sweet flavor that make people keep coming back for another piece.

Families who enjoy gluten-free baking appreciate a cake that gives so many options—especially one that can pair easily with whipped cream, fresh fruit, or a light sauce. Since this light and airy cake works great with any gluten-free flour blend, it’s an easy fit for a variety of diets and family needs...definitely makes planning desserts a little simpler! The cake absorbs toppings without getting soggy, so it’s awesome for trifle, layering, or serving plain right off the plate. You’ll spot this at everything from weekend brunch to weekday after-dinner treats, and it always fits. It turns desserts into something a bit more fun and special—pretty hard to miss when people start asking for seconds! The sweet, fluffy nature means it suits almost any topping (love a quick berry compote or chocolate drizzle for extra excitement). If you want a cake that’s easy to love for birthdays, holidays, or regular family nights, gluten-free sponge cake covers all the bases. Always ready to make your celebrations that much nicer, this treat puts a good finish on any meal or party.

How to prepare Gluten-free sponge cake

To prepare the gluten-free Sponge Cake start by placing the eggs (at room temperature!) in a stand mixer 1, then add the sugar 2 and whisk the ingredients for at least 10/15 minutes until you obtain a frothy, fluffy, and light yellow colored mixture 3.

If desired, when the mixture is well whipped, you can add the seeds from the vanilla pod, which you have halved, and continue to mix for a few seconds to blend it well and flavor the batter.
At this point, you can add the cornstarch (or potato starch) that you have sifted well beforehand 4: mix everything with a wooden spoon until you obtain a homogeneous mixture, being careful not to deflate it 5.
Butter and flour well with cornstarch a 9-inch springform pan 6,

pour the batter into the center of the mold 7 leveling it well 8.
Bake the gluten-free Sponge Cake for about 35-40 minutes at 350°F in a preheated static oven without ever opening the oven in the first half hour of baking. Remove the mold from the oven and let the Sponge Cake cool in the mold before opening it.

Advice

Remember, first of all, that once the Sponge Cake is baked, the oven should not be opened until the baking is finished to prevent the cake from deflating.
To check the baking of your Sponge Cake, you need to pierce the center of the cake with a toothpick: if the toothpick comes out with batter sticking to it, then the sponge cake is not yet cooked. Additionally, to prevent the Sponge Cake from deflating, once cooked, let it cool for 10 minutes in the turned-off oven.

If you prefer, you can make the gluten-free Sponge Cake using rice flour, click here to see the recipe!

For correct preparation of gluten-free recipes

For gluten-free recipes, we recommend purchasing only products that display the crossed-out ear symbol on the packaging, certified gluten-free, as advised by the AIC Italian Celiac Association guidelines.

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