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Viral Holiday Sponge Cakes

Light, fluffy, and perfectly bite-sized cakes made with a rich egg yolk mixture and airy whipped egg whites.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 157 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 egg yolks room temperature
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 4 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 12 egg whites room temperature
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp. white vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Whisk yolks + sugar until pale and smooth.
  • Add oil, milk, and vanilla; whisk until glossy.
  • Sift in flour and cornstarch; whisk until thick and well combined.
  • Set aside at room temp while preparing egg whites.
  • Use a clean, dry bowl.
  • Beat egg whites on medium until frothy, add vinegar.
  • Increase to high speed, slowly add sugar.
  • Whip until stiff peaks form (5–7 minutes).
  • Divide whipped egg whites into thirds.
  • Gently fold one-third at a time into the egg yolk mixture with a rubber spatula.
  • Be careful not to deflate the batter.
  • (Optional) Pipe designs on parchment with colored batter, freeze 5–8 minutes.
  • Add base batter on top.
  • Bake at 375°F for 8–10 minutes until golden at edges.
  • Flip onto parchment, peel back to reveal designs.
  • Layer with whipped cream or fruit; decorate with top layer.

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Nutrition

Calories: 157kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 32mgPotassium: 54mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 138IUCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
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