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Heavenly Mini Soft Cakes Recipe

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  • Author: Elara
  • Total Time: 80 minutes
  • Yield: 8 mini cakes 1x

Description

Heavenly Mini Soft Cakes are delicate, airy sponge cakes characterized by their soft texture and subtle vanilla flavor. Made using a gentle folding technique with whipped egg whites and baked in a water bath at a low temperature, these mini cakes are perfect for a light dessert or an elegant tea-time treat.

Ingredients

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Eggs

  • 5 eggs (separated)

Wet Ingredients

  • 60 g vegetable oil
  • 75 g milk
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 68 g cake flour (low protein, approx. 8%)
  • 60 g granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Prep the Eggs: Separate the egg whites from the yolks carefully. Place the egg whites in the fridge to keep them cool, which helps in whipping them to stiff peaks later.
  2. Prepare the Batter Base: In a clean bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil and milk until they emulsify into a smooth mixture. Sift in the cake flour and mix gently until the batter is lump-free. Add the egg yolks and blend the mixture until it is smooth and homogeneous. Set this batter base aside.
  3. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 140°C (284°F). Line a cupcake tin or brownie pan with parchment paper or cupcake liners to prevent sticking.
  4. Whip the Egg Whites: Take the chilled egg whites out of the fridge. Add the lemon juice, vanilla extract, and granulated sugar. Using a hand mixer, beat the mixture until soft peaks form—this means when you lift the whisk, peaks will curl over slightly.
  5. Combine the Batters: Gently fold a small scoop of the whipped egg whites into the yolk batter to lighten it. Then carefully fold in the remaining whipped egg whites, making sure to maintain as much volume as possible to keep the cake airy.
  6. Fill and Bake: Spoon the batter evenly into the lined cupcake molds. Lightly tap the pan on the counter to release trapped air bubbles and optionally run a toothpick through the batter to further eliminate larger bubbles.
  7. Bake in a Water Bath: Place a deep tray filled with hot water on the lower rack of the oven, then set the cake pan on the upper rack above it. Bake for about 60 minutes, or until the cake tops are golden and set.
  8. Cool and Serve: Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan before gently removing them. Decorate as desired and serve fresh to enjoy the soft, airy texture.

Notes

  • Using low protein cake flour helps achieve a soft and tender crumb.
  • Keeping egg whites chilled ensures better volume when whipped.
  • Folding the batter gently prevents deflating the whipped egg whites, maintaining the lightness of the cake.
  • Baking in a water bath adds moisture and prevents the cakes from drying out.
  • Do not overcrowd the water bath to ensure even baking temperature.
  • These mini cakes pair wonderfully with fresh fruits or light whipped cream.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Western

Keywords: mini soft cakes, sponge cakes, airy cake, water bath baking, delicate cake recipe, vanilla mini cakes

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