⸻ My 5 best tips for the perfect sponge cake Grease your pan with softened butter, place a parchment circle in the bottom, and dust with flour. For an even easier release, place the pan in the freezer for 10 seconds before dusting. Always use eggs at room temperature. If they are cold, place them in lukewarm water for a few minutes until they reach about 23 Celsius. Choose low protein all purpose flour. Protein content matters. Less protein gives you a fluffy tender cake, more protein makes a de