Chinese Bakery Sponge Cake This incredibly fluffy, light sponge cake is found in Chinese bakeries worldwide. It has a distinctive golden color, tender crumb, and subtle sweetness. There are two famous versions - the steamed Ma Lai Gao and the baked sponge cake. Chinese Bakery-Style Sponge Cake (Baked Version): Ingredients: • 6 large eggs, room temperature, separated • ¾ cup granulated sugar, divided • ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted butter • ¼ cup milk, room temperature • 1 teaspoon vanilla extrac