Castella Sponge Cake

1. 1

   Prepare the ingredients and bowls.

2. 2

   For a mold, use an empty box or a milk carton covered with aluminium foil.

3. 3

   Combine the eggs and sugar in a bowl.

4. 4

   Whisk with a handheld mixer for 10 minutes.

5. 5

   After 5 minutes, it should look like this.

6. 6

   After 10 minutes, the batter should be 3 times smoother.

7. 7

   Heat honey and milk in a 600W microwave for 20-30 seconds.

8. 8

   Add to the batter and continue mixing.

9. 9

   Sift the flour, and add to the batter in 2-3 batches and mix.

10. 10

    Stir well until the lumps disappear.

11. 11

    The batter should be thick enough to form ribbons.

12. 12

    Pour the batter into a mold.

13. 13

    Drop the mold lightly on the counter to release any air pockets from the batter.

14. 14

    Bake in an oven preheated to 355F/180C for 10 minutes, then bake for another 40-50 minutes at 320F/160C.

15. 15

    Once baked, lay a sheet of plastic wrap on top of a sheet of newspaper, flip the castella over onto the wrap, and set aside to cool.

16. 16

    This will flatten the surface.

17. 17

    It's done.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.