Preheat Oven to 350˚F. Line bottoms of two 9″ cake pans with parchment paper (do not grease the sides).
Whisk egg yolks and vanilla, set aside.
Sift flour and baking soda, set aside
In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment beat eggs whites on high speed. With the mixer on, add 1 cup sugar and continue beating 8-10 minutes until thick and fluffy, meringue until meringue forms soft peaks.
On the lowest speed of your mixer, add the egg yolk and vanilla mixture whisk,
Add flour and baking powder one tablespoon at a time. whisk on low speed or Fold with a spatula with each addition just until incorporated. Scrape spatula from the bottom to catch any pockets of flour and stop mixing when no streaks of flour remain. Do not over-mix or you will deflate the batter.
mix oil with 1 tablespoon of the batter and add it to the batter and fold
Bake at 350˚F for 35-40 minutes , or until top is golden brown. Remove from pan, transfer to a wire rack and remove parchment backing. Cool cakes to room temperature then slice layers equally in half with a serrated knife.
Notes
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Once you’ve baked your genoise cake, it’s time to serve it. There are a number of ways to serve this delicious cake.
The simplest way is to just slice and serve it plain. With the moist and rich texture of the cake, simply serve it as is and it will be delicious enough for anyone. You can also top it with cream patisserie, some whipped cream or a piece of fresh fruit for a simple yet tasty treat.
If you want to really impress, you can add is a layer of ganache or frosting. For an even fancier presentation, you can garnish the top with some fresh berries or nuts. You can also get creative with the decoration and make patterns or shapes with the ganache or frosting.
No matter how you choose to serve it, the genoise cake will always be a crowd pleaser. Make sure to let your cake cool off before serving, so you can enjoy the best texture.
6. In conclusion
The Genoise cake is a popular cake for all occasions, from birthdays to Sunday brunches. It is an easy cake to make for all levels of bakers, because you don’t need any special tools or equipment, and the recipe requires just 4 ingredients. The genoise cake is moist and rich, so it’s great plain or you can dress it up with ganache, frosting and a variety of decorations.
No matter how you choose to serve it, the genoise cake is sure to be a hit with your guests. You can find the genoise cake in many bakeries and restaurants, and you can also make it yourself in your own kitchen. With the right ingredients and a little bit of practice, you’ll be able to make this delicious cake any time.
1Vanilla beansplit lengthwise, or 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
5Large egg yolks
3/4cupSugar
4tbspCornstarch
pinchSalt
2tbspunsalted butter
Instructions
Bring the milk and vanilla to hot and steamy in a saucepan. Keep an eye on the pan as the milk can boil over very quickly!
Mix the sugar, egg yolks, corn starch and sugar together until thoroughly incorporated.
Pour half of the warmed milk over the egg mixture and whisk vigorously until smooth and thoroughly combined
Pour the egg mixture into the saucepan with the milk and continue to whisk over a medium heat
Cook until the mixture thickens, being careful not to let it burn on the bottom of the pan. The mixture will go very lumpy – don’t worry, this is supposed to happen! Just keep whisking and the mixture will go smooth, thickened and glossy. Cook out for another two minutes, then remove from the heat
Add unsalted butter and mix well
Empty your crème pâtissière into a bowl and close cover with cling film to prevent a skin forming. Allow to cool, then place in the fridge until needed
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