Who could resist a treat as soft and fluffy as sponge cake? This beloved cake has long been a favorite among many. Today, sponge cake is no longer just a traditional snack—it has evolved into a modern creation, both in flavor and appearance. With its soft texture and sweet taste, sponge cake makes the perfect treat for a variety of occasions, from family gatherings to birthday celebrations.

Its wide range of variations—such as steamed sponge cake, baked sponge cake, and Swiss rolls—makes it easily adaptable to different tastes. One modern twist on the classic baked sponge cake is the Hong Kong Bun Cake. This version features a soft, plump texture and a distinctive zebra-like pattern that adds a stylish touch. Here’s the recipe!

Hong Kong Bun Cake

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Cake Ingredients

Ingredient A

10 Whole Eggs

250 g Granulated Sugar

 30 g Bakerline SP Maxi 68 (emulsifier)

Ingredient B

235 g Medium-Protein Wheat Flour

  20 g Cornstarc

  20 g Milk Powder

    1 g Vanilla Powder

Ingredient C

100 g Avena Margarine

  25 g Butter

Chocolate Paste Ingredients

10 g Elmer Cocoa Powder AF. Red 20–24%

  5 g Elmer Cocoa Powder AF. Black 10–12%

55 g Hot Water

25 g Chocolate Paste

  5 g Mocha Paste

How to Make the Chocolate Paste:

Stir all ingredients together until well combined.

How to Make Hong Kong Bun Cake:

1. Beat Ingredient A with a mixer until foamy. Gradually add Ingredient B while mixing on medium speed until the batter becomes thick and leaves a trail.

2. Melt Ingredient C, then slowly pour it into the batter while continuing to mix at a low speed.

3. Divide the batter into three parts per baking pan:

    a. 350 g Vanilla Batter (place in a piping bag)

    b. 230 g Chocolate Batter (place in a piping bag)

    c. 125 g Mocha Batter (place in a piping bag)

4. Pipe the batters into a greased baking pan in layers: start with the vanilla batter, followed by chocolate, then mocha, and finish with a final layer of vanilla on top.

5. Bake in a preheated oven using bottom heat at approximately 170°C for about 30 minutes.

6. Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely before taking it out of the pan.

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Your soft and fluffy Hongkong Bun Cake is ready to serve!

With simple ingredients, you can recreate a premium bakery-style treat right in your own kitchen. This recipe is perfect for afternoon tea or a special family snack.

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