Sponge Cake for the Cake
Description
The ability to make a good sponge cake for a cake is a fundamental skill in cake making and confectionery in general. You can experiment as much as you like with creams, glazes, and fillings, but if you don't know how to make a sponge cake for a cake, nothing will work out for you. Today I will share with you a proper, well-crafted sponge cake recipe for cakes. This fairly simple sponge cake recipe for cakes is personally what I consider the best. Try making it yourself too. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients. The bowl must be clean and completely dry. Choose a glass or ceramic bowl—they are ideal for whipping eggs. The eggs should be well chilled; then when whipped they will turn into a fluffy foam.
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Step 2
So, break the eggs and beat them lightly with a mixer until the whites and yolks are combined.
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Step 3
Then add the sugar and beat for 10 minutes, starting on low speed and then gradually increasing it. The egg mixture should increase in volume 2–3 times and lighten in color.
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Step 4
Begin adding the flour. You won’t need the mixer anymore at this point—we mix in the flour only with a spoon. Add the flour in small amounts, literally one tablespoon at a time, and without rushing, stir in one direction to incorporate the flour into the egg mixture.
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Step 5
The finished sponge cake batter should be smooth and free of lumps.
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Step 6
Pour the batter into a pan greased with butter in advance and bake in the oven at 180°C for 45 minutes.
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Step 7
The cake sponge is ready. Now you can cut it into 2 or 3 layers, soak them with syrup, spread with cream, decorate the top — and your delicious festive cake is ready!