Genoise Sponge

Genoise sponge is a classic European cake made with whipped egg whites. It has a nice buttery color and a fairly firm texture making it perfect for layer cakes.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 326 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 6 egg whites
• 6 egg yolks
• 2 cups sifted cake flour
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.75 cup white sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon cream of tartar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Add 3/4 cup sugar gradually, beating until very stiff.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10-inch cake pan.

Step 3

Cream butter and 1 cup sugar in a large bowl with an electric beater until light in color. Add egg yolks, and beat until thick and fluffy. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt over batter; fold in. Gently fold in egg whites. Pour batter into prepared pan.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 50 to 60 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.