Sponge cake with raisins
Description
Baking is simple and quick. This sponge cake from the “guests at the door” series is made simple and quick, and to see how to make it, watch the step‑by‑step instructions. Success is guaranteed, everyone will get it right.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Rinse the raisins and soak them in boiling water for 5‑7 minutes.
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Step 3
Separate the whites and yolks of six eggs.
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Step 4
Add a pinch of salt to the egg whites and whisk them into a fluffy foam.
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Step 5
Continuing to beat, gradually add all the sugar.
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Step 6
Whisk until stiff peaks form.
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Step 7
Add the yolks to the egg whites.
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Step 8
Whisk the whites and yolks together.
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Step 9
Add vanilla sugar and baking powder to the flour, mix, add to the beaten mixture and beat again well, so that there are no lumps.
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Step 10
Drain the water from the raisins and pat them dry on a paper towel.
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Step 11
To prevent the raisins from sinking to the bottom of the pan during baking, lightly coat them with flour.
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Step 12
Prepare a baking pan, line the bottom with parchment paper, butter it, dust with flour, and shake off any excess flour.
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Step 13
Pour the batter into the pan and smooth it out.
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Step 14
Spread the raisins on top, give it a slight shake so that the raisins are slightly submerged in the dough.
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Step 15
Bake the sponge cake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for 35–40 minutes, checking doneness with a wooden skewer.
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Step 16
The sponge cake easily releases from the pan onto a plate.
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Step 17
The sponge cake turned out fluffy and very tasty; if you like more raisins, add them in larger amount. Pour tea and