Description
Gâteau de Savoie is a classic French sponge cake known for its ultra-light, airy texture and delicate sweetness. Made with whipped egg whites and simple pantry ingredients, it has a soft, cloud-like crumb perfect for tea time or dessert.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 120 g granulated sugar
- 100 g cake flour, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F) and prepare an 8-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
- Separate eggs into yolks and whites.
- Beat egg whites with salt until stiff peaks form.
- Whisk egg yolks with sugar until pale and creamy, then add vanilla.
- Fold in sifted cake flour gently into yolk mixture.
- Add one-third of egg whites to loosen batter, then fold in remaining whites carefully.
- Pour batter into pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix to preserve the airy texture.
- Use cake flour for the softest crumb.
- Ensure egg whites are whipped to stiff peaks for best volume.
- Avoid opening the oven early to prevent collapse.
- Best served fresh with fruit or cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
