Berries fluffy sponge cake

Berries fluffy sponge cake


Couldn't let summer go by without making a berry cake and it's one of the simplest and fluffiest cake you'll ever make.The egg whites are whisked with sugar until you get a stiff and glossy meringue then egg yolk mixture and flour are folded in. This method ensures a super fluffy and light texture.It's foolproof and makes a spongy,fluffy crumb every time.This is my go to recipe for fresh fruit cakes but it works perfectly with frozen or canned ones too.

In this one i used frozen berries as i've had some left in the freezer from last year,but if you have fresh  ones even better! Also peaches and plums are an excellent choice as they're at their best right now. Apricots,cherries and strawberries shine in this cake,if you still can find any at the market.If you like a light and airy fruit cake studded with refreshing and juicy fruit, this is the recipe.Enjoy!


Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cooking Time: 25 Minutes
Yield:12 portions




INGREDIENTS:
  • 5 large eggs,room temperature
  • 160g AP flour or cake flour
  • 130g caster sugar(if the fruit is a little tart add more sugar)
  • 60ml vegetable oil
  • 100g fresh(frozen) blueberries 
  • 100g fresh(frozen) raspberries 
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • pinch of salt


DIRECTIONS
  • Preheat oven to 175ºC/345ºF (convection/fan forced mode)
  • Line base and sides of a 20cm x 25cm rectangular pan with parchment paper.
  • Separate the egg whites from egg yolks.
  • Add egg whites sugar and salt to a large clean bowl and with your mixer at high speed whisk for about 4 minutes until you get a stiff meringue.
  • Combine egg yolks,vegetable oil and lemon zest in another bowl then pour them over whipped egg whites.Whisk just until combined.

Berries fluffy sponge cake


  • Add the flour in several additions.Sift the flour on top of the egg mixture,a little at a time.Fold it gently,from bottom to top,using a silicone spatula or a hand whisk.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan,spreading it evenly with a rubber spatula or an offset spatula.
  • Scatter blueberries and raspberries evenly over the batter.

Berries fluffy sponge cake


  • Bake at 175ºC/347ºF for 30-40 minutes until golden brown on top and the skewer plunged into the center comes out clean.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and let the cake cool for 10 minutes in the pan then transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Dust with icing sugar,cut into pieces and serve!
  • Store at room temperature covered with cling film or in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Berries fluffy sponge cake


That's all, folks!
Enjoy!




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