Mini Chinese Sponge Cakes 🧁✨

Delicate, fluffy, and slightly sweet, these mini Chinese sponge cakes are perfect for any occasion—be it tea time or a delightful dessert treat!

📝 Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup custard powder (or cornstarch)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 4 large eggs
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

🔔 Instructions:

1. Prepare the Oven and Molds:

• Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
• Grease your mini cake molds or line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients:

• In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, custard powder, baking powder, and baking soda.
• Set aside.

3. Beat Eggs and Sugar:

• In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs with the granulated sugar using an electric mixer on high speed.
• Continue beating for 5-7 minutes, or until the mixture becomes pale, thick, and fluffy.

4. Add Wet Ingredients:

• Mix in the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract into the egg mixture.
• Stir gently until well combined.

5. Fold in Dry Ingredients:

• Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
• Fold gently using a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to maintain the lightness of the batter.

6. Fill the Molds:

• Divide the batter evenly among the prepared molds or liners, filling each about 3/4 full.

7. Bake:

• Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean.

8. Cool and Serve:

• Remove the mini cakes from the oven and let them cool slightly in the molds.
• Serve warm or at room temperature for a soft and delightful treat.

✨ Tips:

• Custard Powder Substitute: If you don’t have custard powder, cornstarch works just as well and keeps the texture light.
• Decoration: Sprinkle powdered sugar on top or drizzle with a bit of condensed milk for extra sweetness.
• Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

These Mini Chinese Sponge Cakes are simple to make, incredibly soft, and wonderfully satisfying. Perfect with a cup of tea or coffee! 🧁❤️