Light Genoise – Sponge Cake

Recipe by Les Ateliers de Ludo

Learn how to make an airy and moist genoise, ideal as a base for entremets, strawberry cakes or tiered cakes. This technical recipe uses a bain‑marie cooking method to achieve a three‑fold volume and a perfect ribbon, then gently folds in melted butter and sifted flour to keep the batter from collapsing.

MediumFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
25m
Prep
17m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
52m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$0.95
Per serving:$0.12

Critical Success Points

  • Whisk the eggs and sugar over the bain‑marie until 45 °C
  • Obtain the ribbon by whisking the risen mixture
  • Emulsify the melted butter with a little egg‑sugar mixture
  • Incorporate the butter without beating vigorously
  • Fold the flour gently to avoid collapsing the batter

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the bain‑marie carefully to avoid hot‑water burns.
  • Use kitchen gloves when removing the hot pan from the oven.

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