Simple Velvet Sponge Recipe: Fluffy

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch round cake tins and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, eggs, white vinegar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
3. Stir the red food coloring gel into the wet emulsion until the color is uniform and vibrant.
4. Sift the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and unsweetened cocoa powder directly into the wet mixture.
5. Using a spatula, gently fold the dry ingredients into the emulsion until just combined, stopping as soon as no white streaks remain to avoid over-mixing.
6. Pour the batter evenly into the two prepared cake tins.
7. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the sponge springs back when touched.
8. Allow the cakes to cool in the tins for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire cooling rack.