2-Vanilla Flavoured Sponge Cake by Videojug Team

You will need


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■ ½ tbsp unsalted butter
■ 60 g all-purpose flour
■ 60 g cornstarch
■ 2 large eggs
■ ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
■ 6 tbsp sugar
■ 1 pinch salt


Serves:
1 servings
Cooking Time:
41 minutes
Oven Temperature:
175° c - 350° f


Step 1: Cooking preparation

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter two 6-inch round layer-cake pans. Line pans with parchment paper, then butter again. Flour the pans, then set aside. In a small bowl, sift together the flour and cornstarch, then set aside.





Step 2: Beat the batter

Mix the egg yolks, vanilla, and 4 tablespoons of sugar in a bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, set it on high speed, beat for about 5 minutes until thick and pale. Transfer the egg-yolk mixture to a large bowl. Wash and dry the mixer bowl and the whisk attachment. Combine the egg whites and salt in the mixer bowl, and beat on medium speed about 1 1/2 minutes until whites hold soft peaks. With mixer running, slowly add the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar. Continue beating for about 1 minute until stiff and glossy. Fold the egg-white mixture into the egg-yolk mixture. In three additions, fold the reserved flour mixture into this new mixture.


Step 3: Bake the cake

Transfer the batter to the pans, and smooth the top with an offset spatula. Bake for 35 minutes until a cake tester inserted into middle comes out clean.


Step 4: Cool and serve

Transfer pans to a wire rack to cool, turn out the cakes and wrap them in plastic wrap, then serve.