Gâteau de Savoie (Sponge Cake)
Gâteau de Savoie is a light French sponge cake flavored with lemon zest and vanilla, with a fine, airy crumb that comes from carefully folded whipped eggs. It is typically baked in a decorative fluted mold and served simply, without frosting. The whole process takes around 1 hour, including prep and baking time.
Equipment
- 9-inch round cake pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk or electric mixer
- Rubber spatula
- Sieve
- Cooling Rack
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 5 large eggs preferably organic
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest freshly grated
- 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease the 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Separate the egg whites and yolks into two mixing bowls. Whisk the egg yolks with the granulated sugar until pale and light, then stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the yolk mixture, using a rubber spatula.
- Sift together the flour and cornstarch. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture, ensuring not to deflate the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the cake is golden and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely on a cooling rack before removing from the pan. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider a dusting of fine cocoa powder along with the powdered sugar.
- Serve slices with homemade whipped cream or fresh berries for a burst of freshness.
Nutrition
Calories: 223kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 118mgPotassium: 62mgFiber: 1gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 169IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
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