5 ideas for soaking sponge cake for a juicy cake

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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.

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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.

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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.


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