Trini Sponge Cake - Plain or Marble

Name: Trini Sponge Cake - Plain or Marble
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 1 pound granulated sugar; 1 pound unsalted butter (softened); 8 large eggs (room temperature); 1 teaspoon mixed essence; 1 pound all-purpose flour (sifted); 6 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon nutmeg powder; 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder; Food coloring (optional)

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:45min

A soft and buttery Trini sponge cake made with the classic one-pound method. Enjoy it plain or add colorful swirls to make a traditional marble sponge cake for birthdays, Christmas, and other celebrations.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:03:42 GMT