The Ultimate School Cake Recipe
The ultimate school cake is a soft, buttery vanilla sponge topped with sweet icing and sprinkles, bringing back nostalgic school lunch memories.
Ingredients
- **For the Sponge Cake:**
- - 200g unsalted butter softened
- - 200g caster sugar
- - 4 eggs
- - 200g self-raising flour
- - 1 tsp vanilla extract
- - 2 tbsp milk
- **For the Icing:**
- - 250g icing sugar
- - 3-4 tbsp water
- - 1 tsp vanilla extract
- - Sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan) or 350°F. Grease and line a baking tray (about 9x13 inches).
- 2. In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- 3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- 4. Add vanilla extract and mix.
- 5. Sift in the self-raising flour and fold gently into the mixture.
- 6. Add milk and stir until smooth.
- 7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking tray and spread evenly.
- 8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 9. Allow the cake to cool completely before icing.
- 10. For the icing, mix icing sugar, vanilla extract, and water until smooth and spreadable.
- 11. Pour icing over the cooled cake and spread evenly.
- 12. Sprinkle generously with colorful sprinkles.
- 13. Let the icing set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use whole milk for a richer cake.
- Let the cake cool fully before icing to prevent melting.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Serve with custard for the classic school dinner experience.