
There's nothing worse than a dry sponge cake, right? To make your dessert tender and melt-in-your-mouth, you need to soak it properly. Check out the five best ideas that will add flavor and juiciness to your sponge cake.
1. Coffee impregnation
Dissolve 1 tsp. of natural coffee in 150 ml of hot water, add 1 tbsp. of sugar. The coffee aroma is great for chocolate or classic sponge cakes. Soak the cakes while they are still warm so that they absorb the liquid better.
2. Citrus impregnation
Mix orange or lemon juice with 2 tbsp. sugar and bring to a boil. This light sourness is perfect for vanilla sponge cake and adds a fresh note.
3. Creamy-milk impregnation
Warm milk with vanilla sugar or cream is perfect for light sponge cakes. Add a pinch of cinnamon for extra flavor.
4. Berry syrup
Take a handful of your favorite berries (raspberries, strawberries, or blueberries), add 2 tbsp. sugar and a little water. Heat over a fire and strain. This syrup will give the sponge cake a bright flavor and color.
5. Rum or cognac impregnation
Mix 1 tbsp. rum or cognac with 100 ml of water and 1 tbsp. sugar. This impregnation is ideal for holiday cakes and adds an exquisite aroma.