Making castella cake in simple steps
Certainly! Here's a simple recipe for Castella cake
Certainly! Here’s a simple recipe for Castella cake:
“Ingredients”
- 4 large eggs
- 150g granulated sugar
- 200g all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
“Instructions”
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and line a rectangular cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until thick and pale.
- Sift the flour into the egg mixture in batches, gently folding it in with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to maintain a light texture.
- In a small saucepan, warm the honey, milk, and vegetable oil over low heat. Stir until well combined. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Gradually add the honey mixture to the batter, folding gently until fully incorporated.
- Finally, stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the Castella cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, slice and enjoy your delicious Castella cake!
Feel free to adjust the sweetness or experiment with flavors according to your preference. Enjoy baking!