Classic French Butter Cake (Genoise Sponge)

 

Preparation Time: 90 min.

Difficulty: Novice

Total Calories: 375 kcal

Ingredients:

• 100g of all-purpose flour
• 100g of unsalted butter, melted
• 100g of granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
• Pinch of salt

Kitchen Tools Needed:

• Mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Baking tin
• Oven

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking tin with butter.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add the melted butter and vanilla extract to the egg mixture and stir gently.
• Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt, then fold the mixture until just combined.
• Pour the batter into the prepared baking tin and smooth the top with a spatula.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cake is golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Allow the cake to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Macros:

• Total Calories: 375kcal
• Carbs: 40g
• Proteins: 6g
• Fats: 15g