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Castella cake

22 steps
Prep:15minCook:1h
Probably the fluffiest cake I've ever made! The castella cake. A trip to a little cloud 😍 I'll tell you how to make it!
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:32:17 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
69
Moderate
Glycemic Load
19
High

Nutrition per serving

Calories288.1 kcal (14%)
Total Fat16.2 g (23%)
Carbs28.1 g (11%)
Sugars17.1 g (19%)
Protein7.3 g (15%)
Sodium70.7 mg (4%)
Fiber0.2 g (1%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1
Start by melting the butter.
Start by melting the butter.
Step 2
Then add the milk, and remove the pan from the heat.
Then add the milk, and remove the pan from the heat.
Step 3
Add the flour, sifting and mixing as you go.
Add the flour, sifting and mixing as you go.
Step 4
You should have this texture without lumps.
You should have this texture without lumps.
Step 5
Separate the egg whites and yolks.
Separate the egg whites and yolks.
Step 6
Leave the whites aside, and pour the yolks into the mixture.
Leave the whites aside, and pour the yolks into the mixture.
Step 7
Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
Step 8
You must obtain this texture. Once done, leave aside while you prepare the meringue ☁️.
You must obtain this texture. Once done, leave aside while you prepare the meringue ☁️.
Step 9
Start whipping the egg whites at medium speed.
Start whipping the egg whites at medium speed.
Step 10
Once the mixture is frothy with this aspect, add half of the sugar, and continue to whisk on medium speed.
Once the mixture is frothy with this aspect, add half of the sugar, and continue to whisk on medium speed.
Step 11
The whites will then start to get a little brighter.
The whites will then start to get a little brighter.
Step 12
Now you can add the remaining sugar. Whip again on medium speed.
Now you can add the remaining sugar. Whip again on medium speed.
Step 13
Stop once the meringue has this appearance, shiny with firm but soft peaks.
Stop once the meringue has this appearance, shiny with firm but soft peaks.
Step 14
Add 1/3 of the meringue to the previous mixture.
Add 1/3 of the meringue to the previous mixture.
Step 15
Mix gently.
Mix gently.
Step 16
Then add the whole mixture to the meringue.
Then add the whole mixture to the meringue.
Step 17
Mix gently with a marysee so as not to incorporate air. This is where it all comes together 😉 be gentle!
Mix gently with a marysee so as not to incorporate air. This is where it all comes together 😉 be gentle!
Step 18
The mixture should look like this. ✨
The mixture should look like this. ✨
Step 19
Then pour the mixture into a 16cm diameter mold.
Then pour the mixture into a 16cm diameter mold.
Step 20
Little tip: put your mold in a water bath before baking, the cake will be softer. :)
Little tip: put your mold in a water bath before baking, the cake will be softer. :)
Step 21
Bake at 150°C for about 60-70 minutes (depends on your oven). The cake should be golden brown when baked!
Bake at 150°C for about 60-70 minutes (depends on your oven). The cake should be golden brown when baked!
Step 22
And here you go, enjoy 😋
And here you go, enjoy 😋

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