Simple and easy one-bowl sponge cake recipe

Novice cooks, children and those who despair over their lack of culinary skills can whip up this easy sponge cake for any special occasion or afternoon tea.

That special day is looming, and you haven’t bought a gift? How can you redeem the situation in a quick and easy way? This one-bowl sponge cake could be the answer.

All you need to do is grease a couple of baking tins, mix two of the dry ingredients in a bowl, add the wet ingredients, and then gently fold in the baking powder. Job done.

Bake the resulting mixture in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, and you’ll have two cakes ready to sandwich together with jam and cream.

The team at Le Petit Gâteau patisserie say this sponge cake recipe is easy to make at home, and perfect for kids to have a crack at. You can sprinkle the finished sponge with icing sugar and berries or cover it with chocolate icing and grated mint chocolate. 

If you want something more elaborate for a special occasion, then explore the delectable selection of exquisite-looking cakes at Le Petit Gâteau.

Every year the high-end patisserie in Little Collins Street creates new cakes for special occasions, such as Mother’s Day and Christmas. The 2022 Mother’s Day cake incorporated a deliciously tart lemon curd, lovely poached rhubarb and raspberry compote, and a white chocolate mousse with a hint of rose water.