This Genoise sponge is perfect for a special occasion. Top with fruit and cream or layer with your favorite frosting.
Prep
15 min
Cook
24 min
Servings
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
6 large egg whites
0.5 teaspoons cream of tartar
0.75 cups white sugar
1 cup butter
, softened
1 cup white sugar
6 large egg yolks
2 cups sifted cake flour
0.5 teaspoons baking powder
0.5 teaspoons salt
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10-inch cake pan.
2
Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Add 3/4 cup sugar gradually, beating until very stiff.
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.
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.
Nutrition per serving
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