Description
A light and tender Hungarian Mandula Szelet sponge cake with a delicate vanilla flavor, soft texture, and simple ingredients, perfect for tea-time or a quick homemade dessert.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 120 g granulated sugar
- 120 g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar or vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Powdered sugar, sliced almonds, or fruit jam (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C and grease and line a baking pan.
- Beat eggs and sugar until pale, thick, and fluffy.
- Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla, mixing lightly.
- Combine flour and baking powder, then fold gently into the batter.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve plain or with desired toppings.
Notes
- Do not overmix to keep the sponge light.
- Beat eggs thoroughly for airy texture.
- Serve with jam, powdered sugar, or almonds for variation.
- Store properly to maintain softness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hungarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
