Genoise is a light and airy basic sponge cake that serves as the foundation for many entremets and layer cakes. Its lightness comes from eggs whipped with sugar.
With a little method, this recipe is easy to make successfully. The quantities and detailed steps are provided in the recipe card on this page.
- Preparation
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time
- 45 minutes
- Servings
- 18 cm pan
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