Vanilla Genoise
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Vanilla Genoise is a classic sponge cake made with eggs, flour, sugar, butter and vanilla extract. This light and versatile cake comes together in just 45 minutes total, with 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of baking. It suits anyone looking for a simple yet elegant cake that can be enjoyed on its own or used as a base for further decoration and filling.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 4large eggs
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 2 mLvanilla extract
- 2 gbaking powder
- 1 gsalt
- 50 mLwhole milk
- 100 gunsalted butter, softened
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 20cm round cake pan.
Tip: Use a non-stick pan or grease it with butter to prevent the cake from sticking.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Whisk the dry ingredients together until well combined.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Whisk the wet ingredients together until smooth.
- 4
Add the softened butter to the wet ingredients and whisk until combined.
Tip: Make sure the butter is fully incorporated into the mixture.
- 5
Gradually pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and whisk until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix the batter.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to smooth the top of the cake.
- 7
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Tip: Don't open the oven door during the baking time.
- 8
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
Tip: Let the cake cool in the pan for a few minutes before removing it.
- 9
Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Let the cake cool completely before serving.
- 10
Once the cake is cool, you can dust it with powdered sugar or frost it with your favorite frosting.
Tip: You can also store the cake in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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