Balsamic Strawberry Sponge Cake Recipe

Name: Balsamic Strawberry Sponge Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sponge Cake; 3 eggs, room temp; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2/3 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly; 1 cup all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 2 tablespoons milk; Balsamic Strawberries; 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halves; 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; Topping; 1 cup Whipping cream; 1 tablespoon powdered sugar; fresh mint leaves or basil leaves

Servings: persons

Sponge Cake
3 eggs, room temp
1 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
1 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons milk
Balsamic Strawberries
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halves
1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Topping
1 cup Whipping cream
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
fresh mint leaves or basil leaves

1
Preheat oven to 350F. Grease an 8-inch cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2
In a standing mixer with a whisk attachment, whisk eggs and sugar on high speed for 5 minutes, until light and triple in volume. Stir in the melted butter.
3
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
4
Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture on low speed, and mix until just incorporated.
5
Add lemon juice, zest and milk. Stir until batter is smooth.
6
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for about 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
7
Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes. Run a pairing knife around the edge of the cake to loosen it from the pan. Peel off the parchment paper circles. Let cool completely.
8
While cake is baking, prepare the strawberries. Place them in a bowl and toss with sugar and balsamic vinegar. Cover the bowl and let stand for 30 minutes until the strawberries release the juice.
9
Prick holes in the cooled cake with a toothpick and spoon juice over the top of the cake.
10
Beat whipping cream with powdered sugar until the mixture holds stiff peaks.
11
Spread the whipped cream on top of the cake, then piled strawberries on top and decorate with basil or mint leaves. Drizzle more juice on top.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sponge Cake, 3 eggs, room temp, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2/3 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly, and more.

Yes, Balsamic Strawberry Sponge Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Balsamic Strawberry Sponge Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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