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Sponge Cake Base (Biskuitboden)

Heart-shaped sponge cake base with a golden-brown top in an adjustable baking frame on parchment, a vegetable-print cutting board behind.
in Basic Recipes, Sweet Treats, Layer Cakes (Torten) · Tags: Sponge cake base (Biskuitboden), Sponge cake, Cake base, Cake base, Cake base
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Prep time
10 min
Cook/bake time
30 min
Total
40 min
1 Cake Base
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Ingredients

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Nutrition & allergens AI estimate
per serving
Energy 1,652 kcal
Protein 42.3 g
Fat 26.1 g
Carbohydrates 315.2 g
of which sugars 159 g

Allergens

  • Gluten
  • Eggs

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Instructions

PREHEAT THE OVEN (180°C CONVENTIONAL, TOP/BOTTOM HEAT)

  1. 1

    Separate the eggs.

    Step 1
  2. 2

    Tip: Whisk the egg whites first and the egg yolks afterwards - why?

    You can use the beaters from the egg whites for the egg yolks without washing them. The other way around doesn't work, because the egg whites won't whip up otherwise.

  3. 3

    Beat the egg whites until stiff. The beaten whites must be firm enough that a knife cut stays visible. Then, whisking constantly, gradually add 1/3 of the sugar.

    Step 3
  4. 4

    Beat the egg yolks and water until frothy and gradually add the rest of the sugar along with the vanilla sugar and salt. Keep beating until a creamy mixture forms.

    Step 4
  5. 5

    Place the beaten egg whites on top of the egg yolk cream, then sift the flour mixed with the cornstarch and baking powder over it.

    Step 5
  6. 6

    Gently fold everything together (don't stir!), pour the batter into a springform pan (about 26 cm in diameter) lined with baking paper and bake immediately.

    Step 6
  7. 7

    Baking time approx. 25-30 minutes.

  8. 8

    Let the cake base cool completely before processing it further!

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