Mom's Sponge Cake

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 8 mins In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat eggs on high speed until thick and pale yellow, about 3 minutes. Gradually add sugar, beating until the mixture is thick and glossy, about 5 minutes. (Mixing time: 8 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Gently fold in the sifted flour, baking powder, and salt into the egg mixture by hand until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (Folding time: 3 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins In a microwave-safe bowl, heat milk until it just begins to bubble, about 1 minute. Add butter and stir until melted. Stir in vanilla extract. (Heating time: 2 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the batter while mixing on low speed until just combined. The batter should be smooth. (Mixing time: 1 minute)

Recipe View 1 mins Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. (Prep time: 1 minute)

Recipe View 27 mins Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. (Baking time: 25-30 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. (Cooling time: 10 minutes)