Description
Indulge in the magic of this delicious cake with layers of flavor and texture. The airy egg whites create a light and fluffy base that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 eggs (at room temperature)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups lukewarm milk
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease an 8×8 baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- Separate eggs and beat yolks with sugar until fluffy.
- Add butter and vanilla to the yolk mixture.
- Mix in flour and gradually add milk.
- Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Fold egg whites into the batter gently.
- Pour batter into the dish and bake for 40-70 minutes.
- Cool, dust with powdered sugar, and serve.
Notes
- Room temperature eggs create a smoother batter.
- Lukewarm milk prevents curdling.
- Stiff peaks in egg whites are crucial for texture.
- Gentle folding preserves volume for a layered effect.
- Check baking progress early due to varying ovens.
- Using parchment paper aids in easier removal from the dish.