Effortless Sponge Cake Every Time with Itaberco's Sponge Cake Mix

Looking for light, airy sponge cake with consistent results—without the hassle? Chef Steve shows how easy it is to create bakery-quality sponge cake using Itaberco’s Sponge Cake Mix.

Perfect for layer cakes, roulades, cupcakes, and plated desserts, this mix delivers a tender crumb, beautiful rise, and exceptional versatility. Just add eggs and water, and you’re ready to bake like a pro.

In this video:

✔️ Step-by-step instructions

✔️ Pro tips from Chef Steve

✔️ Creative applications and plating inspiration

Whether you’re running a high-volume bakery or a boutique pastry kitchen, this mix saves time without sacrificing quality.

Watch to see how it works, how to apply it, and what makes it a must-have in any kitchen.
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In this Video you will learn how to:

  • Properly mix and hydrate the sponge cake batter
  • Whip to the ribbon stage for ideal texture
  • Incorporate flavor compounds without deflating the batter
  • Bake, cool, and store sponge cakes for maximum freshness and flexibility

A reliable sponge cake recipe is the foundation of many bakeshop or high-volume establishment menus. Having a recipe that is consistent, delicious, and can serve multiple applications is critical for any pastry chef or baker. Thankfully, the Itaberco Sponge Cake Mix produces a consistent product with maximum results and minimal preparation time. Additionally, the Sponge Cake Mix can be flavored using any one of the Itaberco Flavor Compounds, creating versatility and flexibility for your dessert program or cake menu.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1: Add Liquids to Bowl

📍Ingredients:

  • Water
  • Neutral oil

Step 2: Add Cake Mix

➤ Add Itaberco Neutral Sponge Cake Mix to the liquids.

Step 3: Mix on Low Speed (2 Minutes)

➤ Fit mixer with whisk attachment.

➤ Mix on low speed for 2 minutes to hydrate.

Step 4: Scrape Bowl

➤ Stop and scrape down sides and bottom to ensure full hydration.

Step 5: Whip to Ribbon Stage

➤ Increase speed to medium-high.

➤ Whip until batter reaches ribbon stage (batter should fall in ribbons that sit on top before blending in).

Step 6: Flavor the Batter

📍Ingredient:

Itaberco Flavor Compound (use Lemon for this demo)

➤ Add 5–8% of total batter weight.

➤ Gently fold in until fully combined.

Step 7: Pour into Pans

➤ Use greased and parchment-lined pans.

➤ Pour in batter evenly.

Step 8: Bake

📍Bake at: 325°F / 163°C

➤ Bake until:

  • Golden brown
  • Center springs back
  • Toothpick comes out clean

Step 9: Cool and Unmold

Let cakes cool fully on racks before unmolding.

Step 10: Store Properly

➤ Once cool:

  • Wrap in plastic
  • Store at room temp (up to 3 days) or freeze (up to 6 months)