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Very airy genoise with three ingredients

Recipe by Oum Arwa

A light, very tall and airy genoise made only with eggs, sugar and flour. No chemical leavening is used; the airy texture comes from beating the egg whites. Ideal as a base for desserts, rolls or stacked cakes.

MediumFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
38m
Prep
45m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 33m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$2.25
Total cost
$0.28
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Beat the egg whites to stiff peaks.
  • Incorporate the ingredients without deflating the air bubbles.
  • Do not open the oven during the first 30 minutes of baking.

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot oven; wear kitchen gloves.
  • Be careful when separating the warmed eggs to avoid burns.

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