Genoise

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Genoise

Recipe By : The New York Times Cookbook
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes Cakes/Pies
Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 Eggs, at room temperature or warmer
1 Cup extra-fine granulated sugar
1 Teaspoon Vanilla extract
1 Cup Cake flour -- sifted
1/4 Cup Butter

1. Warm the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat the eggs with the sugar
and vanilla at the highest speed until the mixture stands in stiff
peaks when the beater is withdrawn. Depending on the power of the
mixer, this should take from 5 to 30 minutes. It is important not to
underbeat the mixture. Scrape the sides of the bowl with a rubber
spatula from time to time so the ingredients will be well blended.

2. Meanwhile grease two 9-inch or three 8-inch cake pans that are 1
1/2 inches deep. Line the pans with waxed paper and grease the paper.
Melt the butter and let cool to luke warm. Set the oven temperature
at moderate 350F and place the rack in the lower third of the oven.

3. Divide the flour into 6 - 8 portions and sift over the egg mixture
a portion at a time. Use a rubber spatula to fold it in gently after
each addition.

4. Add the butter, about a teaspoon at a time, and fold it in gently
but completely.

5. Turn the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 35 - 40
minutes. When done, the cake will rebound to the touch when pressed
gently in the center.

6. Turn the cakes out onto a cooling rack, remove the paper and let
cool.

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NOTES : It is important that the eggs be at room temperature or warmer
and that the bowl of the mixxer be warmed before the beating begins.

The utmost care must be taken when folding the flour and butter into
the genoise.