Made in a Pound Cake Mold! Fluffy and Moist Castella

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   Line the pound cake molds with parchment paper, smoothing out any wrinkles.

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   Sprinkle with a layer of crystal sugar on the bottom.

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   Whisk the egg whites, while gradually adding the sugar a little at a time.

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   Mix until thick and shiny.

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   Add the egg yolk and mix lightly.

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   In a separate bowl, combine the condensed milk, honey, milk and oil and mix until even.

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   Add to the bowl from Step 3.

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   Sift the already sifted flour into the mixture with a spatula.

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   Once the flour is incorporated, gently fold the batter from the bottom several times.

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    Pour the batter into each mold.

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    Tap the molds slightly to even the surface.

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    Bake for 25 minutes in preheated oven at 320F/160C.

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    Once baked, flip them over on a sheet of parchment paper.

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    Quickly wrap tightly in plastic wrap and leave them for 2 days at room temperature.

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    You can serve them the following day, but they're best served two days after baking.

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    Slice the castella into cm thickness, and cut each slice in half.

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    Arrange on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes in 285F/140C.

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    Let sit in the oven for 15 minutes.

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    Cool on a cake rack.

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    They will be crispy and delicious.

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    Once cool, wrap for gifting.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.