Sponge cake, Genoise Cake and chiffon cake are often regarded as being one and the same, they are actually quite different.
Sponge cake contains no fat, the yolks and white need to be beaten separately.
Genoise cake is uncommonly known. it contains clarified butter, and it is no need to separate the eggs, it is beaten in whole over warm water.
While, chiffon cake is a hybrid of the sponge and genoise. it contains oil that keep the cake moist and tender. And the eggs are beaten separately.
I chose this genoise cake to make with my Thermomix as a base cake for my son’s birthday cake, with the versatility, light and delicate, yet structurally firm, it can hold the fillings and frosting well.
Using 8 inch and 6 inch génoise cake to fill in between each cake (cut half horizontally) with a very lightly sweetened whipped cream and dried cranberries and fresh blueberries, frost it with additional whipped cream and blueberries on top with some nuts, and garnished with black sesame powder mix with poppy seeds (as road), powdered lotus biscuits, toasted walnuts, sliced almond and pistachio (as soils)! The rest are real toys!
6 inch genoise cake ingredients recipes
6 inch Genoise Sponge Cake
I love this genoise sponge cake recipe. It’s easy, versatile, and you can make hundreds of different cakes with this base. This is a classic European sponge cake, also known as Genoise. Its light and fluffy texture, achieved by beating eggs and sugar together until thick and pale, makes it a delightful treat. Whether enjoyed on its own with a sprinkle of powdered sugar or used as a foundation for elaborate layered creations, this genoise sponge cake is sure to impress with its delicate and melt-in-your-mouth goodness.
Preheat oven for 160°C. Prepare a clean 6 inch baking mould with a baking sheet lay on the bottom.
Place a small bowl on top of the mixing bowl lids, place 20g milk and 20g melted butter mix well and set aside.
Place another separate small bowl on top of the lids, sift the cake flour into the bowl and set aside.
Add sugar into Thermomix mixing bowl and grind for 10 sec | speed 10. *skip this step if you using fine sugar*
With the sugar in place. Insert butterwhisk into mixing bowl, add the eggs and whip for 10 mins | 45°C | speed 4. Remove the measuring cup after 1 minute.
Without open the lids, whip for 5 mins | - | speed 3.5
Add the reserved flour and milk and melted butter mixture, mix for 7 sec | speed 3.
Remove the butterwhisk, gently fold in any loose flour using a spatula, ensuring not to overmix. Once the batter is well incorporated, pour it into a prepared 6-inch baking mold.
Bake the cake at 160°C for approximately 30 - 35 minutes. Once baked, carefully remove the mold from oven and gently invert the cake onto a cooling rack, allowing it to cool completely.
Before removing the cake from the mold, make sure it has cooled down entirely. This step is crucial to prevent breakage or sticking. To release any parts of the cake that may be stuck, gently press it down and away from the sides of the mold. Once done, securely hold the mold and the cooling rack or plate together, and execute a careful flip so that the mold ends up on top, while the cake rests on the cooling rack or plate. Slowly lift the mold, allowing the cake to separate completely. Remember to handle the cake with care during the removal process to avoid any damage. Enjoy your beautifully baked genoise sponge cake!
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat oven for 160°C. Prepare a clean 6 inch baking mould with a baking sheet lay on the bottom.
Place a small bowl on top of the mixing bowl lids, place 20g milk and 20g melted butter mix well and set aside.
Place another separate small bowl on top of the lids, sift the cake flour into the bowl and set aside.
Add sugar into Thermomix mixing bowl and grind for 10 sec | speed 10. *skip this step if you using fine sugar*
With the sugar in place. Insert butterwhisk into mixing bowl, add the eggs and whip for 10 mins | 45°C | speed 4. Remove the measuring cup after 1 minute.
Without open the lids, whip for 5 mins | - | speed 3.5
Add the reserved flour and milk and melted butter mixture, mix for 7 sec | speed 3.
Remove the butterwhisk, gently fold in any loose flour using a spatula, ensuring not to overmix. Once the batter is well incorporated, pour it into a prepared 6-inch baking mold.
Bake the cake at 160°C for approximately 30 - 35 minutes. Once baked, carefully remove the mold from oven and gently invert the cake onto a cooling rack, allowing it to cool completely.
Before removing the cake from the mold, make sure it has cooled down entirely. This step is crucial to prevent breakage or sticking. To release any parts of the cake that may be stuck, gently press it down and away from the sides of the mold. Once done, securely hold the mold and the cooling rack or plate together, and execute a careful flip so that the mold ends up on top, while the cake rests on the cooling rack or plate. Slowly lift the mold, allowing the cake to separate completely. Remember to handle the cake with care during the removal process to avoid any damage. Enjoy your beautifully baked genoise sponge cake!
Notes
Tips: melt the butter in microwave for 10-15 seconds.
8 inch genoise cake ingredients
simply use the amount of ingredients below and follow the same steps as above.
- 6 eggs
- 60g sugar
- 75g cake flour
- 30g melted butter
- 30g milk