Easy Blackcurrant Sponge Cake

The cake is light and fluffy and bursts with the juicy flavors of blackcurrants. Whether enjoyed as a snack or a post-dinner delight, this blackcurrant sponge cake is a delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth.

You can also make this recipe with blueberries and it will turn out equally delicious. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 10 eggs
• 10 tbsp sugar
• 10 tbsp oil
• 10 tbsp water
• 10 tbsp flour
• 100 g blackcurrants (or blueberries)
• 15-20 g fir buds (optional)

Instructions

• Separate the egg whites from the yolks.
• Beat the egg whites to a froth and set aside.
• Whisk the egg yolks with the sugar until it dissolves, then gradually add the oil, then the water and then the flour until it forms a dough.
• With a spatula mix the egg white foam into the dough.
• Pour the dough into a baking dish lined with butter and flour, then sprinkle the currants and fir buds over the dough.
• The berries can be fresh or frozen, or you can use any other kind of berries, for example blueberries.
• Bake the cake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for about 15-20 minutes. The baking time may vary depending on the size of the tray used, a thicker dough will need a longer baking time.
• It's great with whipped cream or vanilla cream on the side. 🙂