Brazilian recipe
Sponge Cake
Sponge cake is a Brazilian confectionery classic, known for its light, airy texture and simple preparation with few ingredients.
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Ingredients
6 eggs
5 tablespoons cake flour
1 level tablespoon baking powder
6 tablespoons sugar
5 tablespoons cake flour
1 level tablespoon baking powder
6 tablespoons sugar
Where to find ingredients
Available at most grocery stores and supermarkets.
Commonly found in the baking aisle of grocery stores and supermarkets.
Available in the baking aisle of grocery stores and supermarkets.
Found in the baking aisle of grocery stores and supermarkets.
Commonly found in the baking aisle of grocery stores and supermarkets.
Available in the baking aisle of grocery stores and supermarkets.
Found in the baking aisle of grocery stores and supermarkets.
Preparation method
- Separate the egg whites from the yolks
- Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form
- Add the yolks one by one, keeping the mixer on
- Gradually add the sifted sugar, without stopping the mixer
- Carefully sift the all-purpose flour
- Turn off the mixer and gently incorporate the flour into the batter
- Use delicate bottom-to-top folding motions to maintain aeration
- Mix in the baking powder last
- Bake in a preheated oven at medium temperature until golden brown
Observations
This is a fundamental base recipe for various cakes and desserts. The secret to a perfect result is the delicate incorporation of the flour, maintaining air in the batter so that the cake rises and becomes very soft.
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