Welcome to A Malayali Home! In this video, we'll be baking a delicious Vanilla Sponge Cake. Follow along with the ingredients and step-by-step instructions to create a moist and flavorful cake.
Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (maida)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs (at room temperature)
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C or 350°F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Heat the mixture over simmering water until slightly hot, stirring constantly to prevent curdling. Ensure the sugar is completely dissolved, and the batter is smooth (3-5 minutes).
3. Using a whisk, beat the mixture on high speed for 5 minutes or until triple in volume. If using a hand beater, beat for at least 10 minutes.
4. Combine flour and baking powder, sift, and add to the batter. Whisk until smooth.
5. In a saucepan, heat milk and melted butter. Add the hot milk mixture to the batter, gently whisking to fold it in.
6. The batter will be thin. Pour it into two pans and bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Avoid opening the oven for the first 20 minutes of baking.
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