Sponge Cake Recipe
Brûléed citrus, blood orange coulis, creamsicle whip.
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Ingredients
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Sponge Cake
Brûléed Citrus
Blood Orange Coulis
Creamsicle Whip
Method
Sponge Cake
- 1
Prepare the cake batter
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- 2
Combine dry ingredients
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until just combined.
- 3
Bake the cake
Grease an 8-inch round cake pan with unsalted butter. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 4
Cool the cake
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Brûléed Citrus
- 5
Prepare the citrus
Slice the blood oranges in half and remove any seeds. Place the cut side up on a baking sheet.
- 6
Brûlée the citrus
Sprinkle granulated sugar over the cut sides of the blood oranges. Using a kitchen torch, carefully caramelize the sugar until it is golden and bubbly. If you don't have a torch, you can place them under a broiler for a few minutes.
Blood Orange Coulis
- 7
Make the coulis
In a small saucepan, combine the blood orange juice and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved. Simmer for about 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and let cool.
Creamsicle Whip
- 8
Whip the cream
In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream, orange zest, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Use an electric mixer to whip until soft peaks form.