How to Bake the Perfect Nigerian Sponge Cake
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Additional Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
1 hour
Hey lovelies! 👋🏾 If you’ve been craving a soft, fluffy, and delicious Nigerian sponge cake just like the ones sold at your favorite bakery, then today is your lucky day! 🎂 I’ll be sharing a viral recipe from a famous Nigerian chef that never fails. Plus, I’ll walk you through every step so you can bake like a pro—even if it’s your first time!
This cake is perfect for birthdays, small chops, or just satisfying your sweet tooth. And guess what? It’s super easy to make with simple ingredients. Let’s get baking! 🧁
Ingredients
- (For a standard 9-inch cake)
- 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk (or evaporated milk for extra richness)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda (optional, for extra fluffiness)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (or 2 tsp for more flavor)
- ½ tsp salt (to balance sweetness)
- ½ tsp nutmeg (optional, for that Nigerian twist!)
- 🛒 Grocery Checklist
- ✔️ Flour
- ✔️ Butter
- ✔️ Sugar
- ✔️ Eggs
- ✔️ Milk
- ✔️ Baking powder & soda
- ✔️ Vanilla extract
- ✔️ Salt & nutmeg
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Instructions
1. Preheat & Prep
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Grease your baking pan with butter and dust with flour (or use parchment paper).
2. Cream Butter & Sugar
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 5-7 mins). This step is KEY for a soft cake!
3. Add Eggs & Vanilla
- Beat in eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
5. Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients
- Alternate adding the dry mix and milk to the butter mixture.(Start and end with flour: Flour → Milk → Flour → Milk → Flour)
- Mix until just combined—DO NOT overmix to avoid a dense cake!
6. Bake to Perfection
- Pour batter into the greased pan and bake for 40-50 mins.
- Check doneness by inserting a toothpick—if it comes out clean, it’s ready!
7. Cool & Serve
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 mins, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Slice and enjoy with a chilled drink! 🍹
Notes
💡 Pro Tips & Notes
✔️ Room-temperature ingredients mix better for a smoother batter.✔️ Don’t open the oven too early—it can cause the cake to sink.✔️ For extra moisture, brush the baked cake with simple syrup (sugar + water).✔️ Want a chocolate version? Replace ½ cup flour with cocoa powder!
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Nutrition Information
Yield 9 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 319Total Fat 7gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 114mgSodium 584mgCarbohydrates 51gFiber 2gSugar 8gProtein 11g
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Happy baking!
