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.
Alkuperäinen resepti: Forkin
- Kokonaisaika
- 3 t 25 min
- Annoksia
- 8
- Vaikeustaso
- Keskitaso
- Annosta kohti
- 157 kcal
Allergeenitiedot: saattaa sisältää seuraavia: kananmunat, gluteeni ja maito. Tarkista aina ainesosien pakkaukset, jos sinulla on allergia.
Esivalmistelut
Ainesosat
- 5 kplegg yolk, at room temperature
- 5 kplegg white, at room temperature
- 100 ggranulated sugar
- 2 rklhoney
- 2 rklmilk
- 80 gall-purpose flour, sifted
- 20 gbread flour, sifted
Välineet
20x20 cm square baking pan · large bowl · spatula · wire rack · parchment paper · electric mixer · whisk · oven
Valmistusohje
Vaihe vaiheelta
- 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.
Noin 5 min
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the egg yolks, granulated sugar, honey, and milk. Whisk until well combined and slightly pale.
Noin 3 min
- 3
In a separate clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
Noin 5 min
Kokin vinkki: 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.
Noin 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.
Noin 2 min
Kokin vinkki: 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.
Noin 3 min
Kokin vinkki: 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.
Noin 1 min
- 8
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Noin 1 t
Kokin vinkki: 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.
Noin 1 min
Kokin vinkki: 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.
Noin 2 t
Kokin vinkki: This step is crucial for developing the characteristic moist texture of Castella.
- 11
Once cooled, slice the cake into desired pieces and serve.
Annosta kohti
Ravintoarvot
- Kalorit
- 156,9kcal
- Proteiini
- 5,5g
- Hiilihydraatit
- 26,8g
- Rasva
- 3,2g
- Kuitu
- 0,4g
- Sokeri
- 17,2g
Arvio perustuu reseptin ainesosamääriin. Arvot voivat vaihdella tuotemerkkien ja korvaavien ainesosien mukaan.
Säilytä hyvänä
Store leftover Castella cake in an airtight container at room temperature.