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Biskvit (бисквит)

A basic sponge cake with a light, airy crumb, made by whisking eggs and sugar at length before folding in the flour. It is the base of many desserts and festive cakes.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Nutrition facts

168 kcal per serving

Protein
5.2 g
Carbohydrates
25.4 g
of which sugars
15.3 g
Fat
4.7 g
Fiber
0.5 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and butter a 22 cm round tin, then line the base with baking paper.
  2. Whisk the eggs with the sugar, vanilla and a pinch of salt for 8 to 10 minutes, until the mixture is very frothy and thick.
  3. Sift the flour with the baking powder and fold it in gently with a spatula using up-and-over movements.
  4. Pour the batter into the tin and smooth the surface.
  5. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden and a knife inserted comes out dry.
  6. Let it cool for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a rack and leave to cool completely.

Variations and tips

Rolled sponge. Spread the batter on a tray, bake for 10 minutes, then roll the warm sponge up with a jam filling.

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