Genoise is a classic sponge cake known for its light and airy texture. This easy recipe results in a moist and delicious cake that can be enjoyed on its own or used as a base for various desserts. Perfect for any occasion, here’s how to make this delightful cake.
Ingredients (for 6 servings)
For the Genoise
All-purpose flour (T55): 125 g
Sugar: 125 g
Butter: 30 g, melted
Eggs: 4 eggs
For the Baking Pan
- Flour: for dusting
- Butter: for greasing
Equipment
Stand mixer
Conventional oven
Cooling rack
Spatula
Baking sheet
Mixing bowl
Genoise cake pan
Preparation
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 30 minutes
- Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F).
- Grease and flour the genoise cake pan.
- Melt the butter.
- In the bowl of your mixer, combine the whole eggs and sugar.
- Whisk for 10 minutes until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
- Gently fold in the flour and melted butter using a spatula.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, depending on the size of your pans.
- Unmold the cake while it is still warm onto a cooling rack.
- Enjoy cold with custard or a fruit salad.
Indulge in the light and fluffy goodness of this easy genoise!
The sponge cake is the base of many cakes including the famous strawberry
