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Magic Vanilla Cake

Recipe by Pankaj Sharma

A moist and airy cake, made without leavening thanks to the magic of whipped egg whites. Perfect for a simple yet impressive dessert, flavored with natural vanilla.

EasyFrenchServes 6

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Source Video
2h 25m
Prep
58m
Cook
24m
Cleanup
3h 47m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$5.51
Per serving:$0.92

Critical Success Points

  • Vanilla infusion
  • Mixing egg yolks and sugar until pale
  • Preheating oven to 150 °C
  • Whipping stiff egg whites
  • Delicate incorporation of whites
  • Baking for 50 minutes

Safety Warnings

  • Be careful of hot milk splatters.
  • Handle the oven with kitchen gloves.
  • Do not eat the cake until it is completely cooled.

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