Basic Hot-Milk Sponge Cake

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   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a small saucepan, heat the milk and 1 tablespoon of butter, over medium heat.

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   Put the eggs and 2 cups of sugar in a large mixing bowl, and with an electric mixer fitted with a wire whisk beat on medium-high speed until the mixture is pale yellow, thick, and has tripled in volume, about 8 minutes, using the mixer.

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   With the machine on low, beat in the warm milk mixture.

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   Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together in another large mixing bowl.

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   Add the egg mixture and vanilla, fold to mix thoroughly so the mixture is smooth.

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   Grease 12 by 17-inch baking sheet pan with the remaining butter.

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   Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar.

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   Pour the cake batter evenly into the pan and bake until the cakes spring back when touched, about 15 minutes.

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   Let cool for about 2 minutes.

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    Sprinkle a piece of parchment paper with powdered sugar.

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    Using a thin spatula or knife, loosen the edges of the cakes, then flip onto the paper.

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    Cool completely

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