PAN DI SPAGNA (ITALIAN SPONGE CAKE )
Pan di Spagna (sponge cake) is used as a base for many Italian desserts and cakes. It is a somewhat dry cake, which is usually sprinkled/brushed with a rum or liqueur flavored syrup before the addition of a cream filling. Three 8 or 9inch round or square cake pans may be used instead of the sizes specified.
Provided by Dee514
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 1 18inch square layer
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place egg yolks and sugar in a mixing bowl and beat until lemon colored.
- Add vanilla and lemon rind (if using it).
- Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry and then fold into the egg yolk mixture.
- Sift the flour in a separate bowl and slowly incorporate it into the egg mixture with a mixing spoon.
- Butter and flour a 18inch square (or a 9 x 13 x 3, or a 11 x 17 x 2inch half-sheet) cake pan**.
- Pour cake batter into prepared pan and bake at 375°F for 40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Remove cake from oven and turn out (of pan) onto a cake rack to cool.
- When completely cool, cake may be sliced horizontally to form 2 or 3 thin layers.
- Cake can be tightly wrapped and frozen (up to 3 weeks) for future use.
- **Please check your oven size, to make sure pan will fit properly.
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Joseph Castillo
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up leftover egg whites.
Danniella Simon
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a special occasion.
irene surumgbwia
[email protected]I can't believe how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm definitely going to make this cake again.
David Asare
[email protected]This cake is a work of art. It's so beautiful and delicious.
mobin robin
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's made me a fan of pan di Spagna.
Liyan Ayyad
[email protected]This cake is the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.
Pubg Yricks
[email protected]I love the light and airy texture of this cake.
Manuel Gentry
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for pan di Spagna. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Shahab Mia
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfectly.
Bata Fatie
[email protected]This cake is so versatile. You can serve it plain, or you can dress it up with frosting, fruit, or whipped cream.
malika bella
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.
Rabbia Raza
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, anniversaries, and even just for a special treat.
Ndondo Luncedo
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow that even I could make it. And the cake turned out delicious!
Ndingi Aluka
[email protected]This is the best pan di Spagna recipe I've ever tried. The cake is so moist and flavorful.
Autostan Technology
[email protected]I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Victor Guzman
[email protected]I've been looking for a good pan di Spagna recipe for a while now, and this one is perfect. It's easy to follow and the results are amazing.
Ntokozo Ntombenhle
[email protected]This pan di Spagna recipe is a keeper! The cake turned out so light and fluffy, and it had the perfect amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.