Pan Di Spagna

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   Preheat oven to 350F (180C).

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   Blend the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar in a mixer bowl with a wire whip attachment speed.

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   Just before stopping the mixer, add the vanilla and mix in.

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   Sift together the cake flour, cornstarch and salt.

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   fold dry mixture into egg mixture with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, just until blended.

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   Coat two 10-inch round cake pans with shortening.

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   Pour the batter into the pans and put them immediately into a preheated 350F (180C).

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   oven.

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   Bake until tops are springy to the touch, about 45 to 50 minutes.

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    Remove the cakes from the pans and cool on a wire rack.

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    When cool, use a long serrated knife to slice off the tops of the cakes.

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    For tiramisu or other layer cakes, divide each cake into three uniform layers with a serrated knive.

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    Makes two cakes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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