Cakes and Pastries Recipes - Sponge Cake Recipe

Ingredients

Serves 6:

• 1 1/2 oz (40 g) butter

• 4 eggs

• 4 1/4 oz (120 g) sugar

• 1 pinch of vanilla

• 4 1/2 oz (130 g) flour

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Method:

1. Melt 1 oz (30 g) of butter and allow it to cool.

2. Place the eggs, sugar, and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Place the bowl in a double boiler and whisk quickly, until the mixture turns light and foamy; it should quadruple in volume.

3. Take the bowl out of double boiler and continue to whisk until the mixture forms ribbons.

4. Add 4 1/4 oz(120 g) of flour, folding in gently with a spatula, and finally add the melted butter

5. Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C.

6. Pour the batter into a greased and floured pan. Bake in the oven for 20 min. Check for doneness by sticking a knife blade into the center of the cake; it should come out clean.

7. Turn out the sponge cake immediately after taking it out of the oven.