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Classic Genoise Sponge

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PREP TIME
25 min
COOKING TIME
50 min
TOTAL TIME
75 min
SERVINGS
14 servings
Dessert Italian
Classic Genoise Sponge
Ingredients
  • 6 egg whites
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 2 cups sifted cake flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to the optimal temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit (or 175 degrees Celsius, if you prefer metric).
2
Next, take a moment to lubricate a 10-inch round cake pan with some cooking spray or oil.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites and a pinch of cream of tartar until they become light and airy.
4
Then, gradually add 3/4 cup of sugar to the egg whites mixture while continuously whisking until stiff peaks form.
5
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric beater to cream together butter and 1 cup of sugar until you achieve a light, fluffy color.
6
Add egg yolks to the mixture and continue whisking until it becomes thick, smooth, and utterly delightful.
7
Sift flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt over the batter mixture in the large bowl.
8
Gently fold in the sifted dry ingredients to combine.
9
Using a gentle folding motion, incorporate egg whites into the batter mixture.
10
Pour the prepared cake batter into your 10-inch round cake pan.
11
Bake the cake in a preheated oven for approximately 50 to 60 minutes, or until you insert a toothpick into the center and it comes out clean.
12
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to continue cooling completely.