Phil Khourys Vanilla Cake

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:12:02 GMT

Step 1

1. Sieve the sugar, flour and baking powder. Cake/pastry flour has a lower protein content and makes a more tender cake

Step 2

2. Whisk the whole eggs, oil, milk and scraped vanilla and add to the dry ingredients and whisk well until clear and scrape bow

Step 3

3. Melt the butter fully, add it to the mix and whisk to combine.

Step 4

4. Pour 400g into a 20cm cake springform tin with baking paper in the bottom. Spray the sides with oil and wipe most of it away so the cake sticks to the sides a little so it achieves full volume as it cools. I also like to use 'bake even' strips around the tin to prevent the edges from drying and insulating the baking tin for a slightly more even rise too!

Step 5

5. Bake in oven preheated to 170*C fanforced for about 25 minutes until the middle of the sponge springs back lightly when pressed or an inserted skewer comes out clean. Carefully release the cake with a pairing knife pressed against the tin.

Step 6

6. Cool on a rack and (very) generously brush with hot syrup and allow to cool fully.

Step 7

Serve at room temperature for best eating experience! Can store in the freezer or fridge.

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