Genoese Sponge Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F). Line two 23-cm (9-inch) round or springform pans with parchment paper. Do not butter the sides.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine the flour with 30 ml (2 tablespoons) of sugar. Set aside.

3. 3

   In another bowl, beat the eggs, the remaining sugar, and vanilla with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, triples in volume and forms a ribbon when falling of the beaters, about 10 minutes. Gently fold in the melted butter.

4. 4

   Sift the flour mixture over the egg mixture and fold it delicately using a spatula.

5. 5

   Pour the batter into the pans. Bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of the cake comes out clean.

6. 6

   Let cool for about 10 minutes. Run a thin knife blade around the cake to detach it from the pan. Unmould and cool on wire rack.