Japanese Castella Cake
This classic Japanese Castella cake is a light and airy sponge cake, known for its moist crumb and subtle sweetness. Traditionally baked in a wooden frame, this recipe adapts for a standard baking pan to achieve a delicate texture.
Originální recept od Forkin
- Celkový čas
- 3 h 25 min
- Počet porcí
- 8
- Obtížnost
- Střední
- Na porci
- 157 kcal
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Suroviny
- 5 ksegg yolk, at room temperature
- 5 ksegg white, at room temperature
- 100 ggranulated sugar
- 2 lžícehoney
- 2 lžícemilk
- 80 gall-purpose flour, sifted
- 20 gbread flour, sifted
Vybavení
20x20 cm square baking pan · large bowl · spatula · wire rack · parchment paper · electric mixer · whisk · oven
Postup
Krok za krokem
- 1
Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F). Line a 20x20 cm (8x8 inch) square baking pan with parchment paper, making sure the paper extends above the sides to create a collar.
Přibližně 5 min
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the egg yolks, granulated sugar, honey, and milk. Whisk until well combined and slightly pale.
Přibližně 3 min
- 3
In a separate clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
Přibližně 5 min
Poznámka kuchaře: Ensure your bowl and whisk are completely free of any grease to achieve stiff peaks.
- 4
Gently fold about one-third of the beaten egg whites into the egg yolk mixture to lighten it.
Přibližně 1 min
- 5
Slowly add the sifted all-purpose flour and bread flour to the egg yolk mixture, folding until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Přibližně 2 min
Poznámka kuchaře: Overmixing will develop the gluten and result in a tough cake.
- 6
Fold in the remaining egg whites in two additions, being gentle to maintain as much air as possible in the batter.
Přibližně 3 min
Poznámka kuchaře: Use a spatula and a cutting and folding motion to incorporate the whites without deflating them.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Gently tap the pan on the counter a few times to release any large air bubbles.
Přibližně 1 min
- 8
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Přibližně 1 h
Poznámka kuchaře: The top of the cake should be golden brown and spring back when lightly touched.
- 9
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and immediately invert it onto a wire rack. Carefully peel off the parchment paper.
Přibližně 1 min
Poznámka kuchaře: Inverting the cake helps prevent it from sinking and keeps it moist.
- 10
Cover the warm cake loosely with plastic wrap or a damp towel and let it cool completely at room temperature.
Přibližně 2 h
Poznámka kuchaře: This step is crucial for developing the characteristic moist texture of Castella.
- 11
Once cooled, slice the cake into desired pieces and serve.
Na porci
Výživové hodnoty
- Kalorie
- 156,9kcal
- Bílkoviny
- 5,5g
- Sacharidy
- 26,8g
- Tuky
- 3,2g
- Vláknina
- 0,4g
- Cukry
- 17,2g
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Uchovejte správně
Store leftover Castella cake in an airtight container at room temperature.