Classic sponge cake for a cake
Description
The recipe won't take much time. A classic sponge cake is most often required for making a festive dessert. Many home cooks believe that baking a sponge cake at home is difficult, but they are mistaken. From this recipe, you will learn. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
Measure the required amount of flour, starch, and sugar. Take the eggs out of the refrigerator in advance; they should be at room temperature.
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Step 2
Separate the egg whites from the yolks. Beat the whites with a pinch of salt until foamy, then continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form, gradually adding sugar one tablespoon at a time.
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Step 3
Reduce the mixer speed and add the egg yolks one at a time. Add each subsequent yolk only after the previous one has fully blended with the egg whites.
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Step 4
Mix the sifted flour with starch and add it to the whipped egg mixture. Gently fold the batter from the bottom up with a spatula until smooth.
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Step 5
Line the bottom of a removable mold with parchment paper and carefully pour the batter into the mold.
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Step 6
Bake in a preheated oven at 170 degrees Celsius for 30-35 minutes, until a wooden skewer inserted comes out dry. Do not open the oven during the first 20 minutes. Then, drop the baked cake, together with the pan, from a height of at least 50 cm onto the floor.
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Step 7
Put it back in the oven with the door open and let it cool. Once the sponge cake is completely cooled, remove it from the pan and place it on a wire rack.