Description
Chinese Egg Cake is a light, fluffy, and mildly sweet sponge cake traditionally enjoyed as a snack or breakfast treat. Made with simple ingredients like eggs, cake flour, sugar, and a touch of oil, this cake uses a water bath and gentle folding technique to achieve its delicate texture and golden crust.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Cake Ingredients
- 2 medium eggs (room temperature)
- 60 grams cake flour (about ½ cup)
- 40 grams castor sugar (approximately 3 tbsp + 1 tsp)
- 5 grams oil (¾ tsp, olive or vegetable)
- Warm water as needed (optional, for water bath)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) to ensure it is ready for baking the egg cake smoothly.
- Prepare Water Bath: Set up a water bath by placing a mixing bowl over a container filled halfway with warm water. This helps gently heat and aerate the egg mixture during beating.
- Beat Eggs and Sugar: Combine eggs and castor sugar in the mixing bowl. Beat continuously for 12-15 minutes until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and pale in color, which is key to the cake’s airy texture.
- Incorporate Flour: Gradually sift the cake flour into the egg mixture, carefully folding it in with a spatula to avoid deflating the batter.
- Add Oil: Pour in the oil and gently mix until fully integrated to add moisture and tenderness to the cake.
- Prepare Muffin Tin: Line a muffin tin with paper liners and fill each cup about two-thirds full with the batter to allow room for rising during baking.
- Bake: Place the filled muffin tin in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the tops turn golden brown and a skewer inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the egg cakes to cool slightly before removing them from the tin to serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature to achieve maximum volume when beating.
- Use cake flour for a lighter, softer texture; all-purpose flour may result in a denser cake.
- Beating the eggs and sugar thoroughly is crucial for the cake’s airy structure.
- If desired, warm water can be used under the mixing bowl to gently heat the eggs as you beat them.
- Do not overmix after adding the flour to maintain airiness.
