Portuguese-inspired Japanese sponge cake - soft and honey-colored with a delicate, moist texture.
Instructions
Beat eggs and sugar for 15 minutes until very pale and fluffy
Gently warm the honey (or mizuame) and milk together
Stir the warm honey mixture into the egg foam
Carefully fold in both flours until just combined
Bake at 160°C (320°F) slowly and evenly
Let the cake rest overnight before serving
Ingredients
- 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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