
Castella Cake
Castella is a soft, moist sponge cake made with whipped eggs, honey, and flour for a delicate sweetness and fine crumb.
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 170C and line the pan with parchment.
- 2
Warm milk, honey, and butter until melted, then cool slightly.
- 3
Warm eggs and sugar over a bain-marie, then whip until pale and voluminous.
- 4
Fold in sifted flour in batches, then fold in the milk mixture and vanilla.
- 5
Pour into the pan, tap out air bubbles, and bake for 40-45 minutes.
- 6
Cool completely, wrap tightly, and rest overnight for a moister texture.
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