{"id":11803,"date":"2025-08-27T13:57:48","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T13:57:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dejunair.com\/?p=11803"},"modified":"2025-08-27T13:57:49","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T13:57:49","slug":"fluffy-castella-sponge-cake-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dejunair.com\/?p=11803","title":{"rendered":"Fluffy Castella Sponge Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>6<\/strong>\u00a0egg whites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>6<\/strong>\u00a0egg yolks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>85 g<\/strong>\u00a0sugar (superfine or caster is ideal)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>80 ml<\/strong>\u00a0vegetable oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>90 g<\/strong>\u00a0cake flour or sponge flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>70 ml<\/strong>\u00a0milk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u00bc tsp<\/strong>\u00a0salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1: Whip the Meringue<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites until they become foamy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gradually add sugar and continue whipping until stiff peaks form the meringue should be glossy and stable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2: Prepare the Batter Base<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Heat the oil for 90 seconds in the microwave or gently on the stove. It should be warm but not boiling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add sifted flour and salt into the warm oil and mix until smooth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stir in the egg yolks and milk, mixing until you have a silky, lump free batter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3: Fold in the Meringue<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take one third of the meringue and gently mix it into the batter to loosen it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, fold in the remaining meringue in two more additions, using a spatula and gentle motions to keep the batter airy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4: Pour and Tap<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pour the batter into a parchment lined square or loaf tin (avoid greasing the sides).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap the tin on the counter several times to remove air bubbles that might cause holes during baking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5: Water Bath Baking<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Place the cake tin inside a larger baking dish and fill the outer dish with hot water halfway up the sides.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bake in a preheated oven at 150\u00b0C (300\u00b0F) for about 60 minutes, or until the center springs back and a toothpick comes out clean.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6: Cool and Slice<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When done, gently bang the tin on the counter a few times to release steam and prevent shrinking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let the cake cool completely in the tin, then transfer to a cutting board and slice with a serrated knife.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>This sponge cake shines on its own, but pairing it with the right drink or side can turn it into a complete experience. Light, not overly sweet, and full of bounce, Castella complements a range of beverages and toppings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Pairing<\/th><th>Flavor Profile<\/th><th>Why It Works<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Matcha Latte<\/strong><\/td><td>Earthy and creamy<\/td><td>Balances the soft sweetness with rich, roasted green tea<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Black Coffee<\/strong><\/td><td>Bold and bitter<\/td><td>Highlights the subtle sweetness of the sponge cake<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Whipped Cream and Berries<\/strong><\/td><td>Light, sweet, and tart<\/td><td>Adds color and flavor contrast without overwhelming the cake<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Milk Tea<\/strong><\/td><td>Silky and slightly floral<\/td><td>A popular Asian pairing that enhances the cake\u2019s milky notes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fresh Fruit Compote<\/strong><\/td><td>Sweet and<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ingredients Instructions 1: Whip the Meringue 2: Prepare the Batter Base 3: Fold in the Meringue 4: Pour and Tap&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":11804,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[5,3,4,2,6,7,8,9,15,14],"class_list":["post-11803","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipes","tag-challenge","tag-cheesy","tag-chicken","tag-food","tag-italian","tag-pasta","tag-pizza","tag-pizzeria","tag-potatoes","tag-yum"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - 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