Portuguese-inspired Japanese sponge cake - soft and honey-colored with a delicate, moist texture.

Preparation
20 min.
Baking Time
50 min.
Servings
10
Difficulty
Medium

Instructions

1

Beat eggs and sugar for 15 minutes until very pale and fluffy

2

Gently warm the honey (or mizuame) and milk together

3

Stir the warm honey mixture into the egg foam

4

Carefully fold in both flours until just combined

5

Bake at 160°C (320°F) slowly and evenly

6

Let the cake rest overnight before serving

Ingredients

10 Servings
  • eggs 5
  • sugar 180 g
  • plain flour 100 g
  • bread flour 100 g
  • mizuame or honey 60 ml
  • tablespoons milk 2 EL
  • teaspoon mirin 1 TL

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Frequently asked questions

How many servings does Japanese Kasutera make?

The recipe Japanese Kasutera is designed for 10 servings. Use the portion calculator on this page to easily adjust the quantities.

How long does it take to make Japanese Kasutera?

Preparation takes about 20 minutes and baking about 50 minutes – roughly 70 minutes in total.

How long does Japanese Kasutera keep?

Japanese Kasutera tastes best fresh. Well covered and stored in a cool place, the cake usually keeps for 2–3 days; many cakes can also be frozen.

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