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Castella Cake

Castella Cake: History, Recipe, and Variations

5 from 3 votes
Discover the history and recipe of Castella Cake, a beloved Japanese dessert with a unique texture and delightful flavors
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CourseCakes
CuisineAmerican
Prep Time35 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Servings8 peoples
Calories200kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 medium eggs at room temperature
  • 110 g of sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons of honey
  • 100 g of strong flour

Instructions

  • In a metal bowl, break the eggs, add the sugar and beat with an electric mixer over boiling water on high speed for 6 minutes. The volume of beaten eggs will increase by about 4 times.
  • Add the honey to the egg mixture and beat on medium speed for about 30 seconds.
  • Sift 1/3 of the flour into the mixture, then lightly beat on medium speed, then add another 1/3 of the flour and beat. Add the last 1/3 of the flour and beat until blended, about 1 minute. Do not over mix as this will cause the cake to fall over or go flat.
  • Put parchment paper in a mold and pour the dough into the mold. With a skewer, draw a zigzag line to remove any large air bubbles from the dough. In this way, the cake will have a uniform texture.
  • Bake at 180°C in a preheated oven for 10-15 minutes until the top is deep brown. Then quickly cover with kitchen paper, lower the temperature to 170°C and continue baking. It will take about 55 minutes in total. Try a skewer, when it comes out clean the cake is done.
  • When done, remove the cake from the pan and immediately cover the surface with plastic wrap.
  • Turn the cake onto a flat plate and while it is hot put it in a plastic bag and leave it for 12 hours so that the cake has a moist texture.
  • Before serving, cut the sides of the cake. Accompany with tea or coffee and a spoonful of Chantilly cream for a greater decadence.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal
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