Ingredients:
- 4 large egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup + 3 tablespoons cake flour
- 4 large egg whites
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar
Instructions:
- Prepare the Batter: In a bowl, mix egg yolks, sugar, salt, oil, vanilla, and milk. Sift the cake flour three times and whisk until smooth.
- Whisk Egg Whites: In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites until foamy. Add lemon juice and sugar gradually, whisking until stiff peaks form.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the egg whites into the yolk mixture until incorporated. Be careful not to overmix, as this will deflate the foam.
- Pour and Tap: Pour the mixture into a greased and lined 7-inch round baking pan. Tap the pan 2-3 times to remove air bubbles.
- Bake: Use a water bath method by placing the cake pan in a larger tray filled with hot water. Bake at 150°C (302°F) for 75-80 minutes or until the cake is firm and set in the center.
- Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar or frost as desired.
Enjoy your light and airy cotton cake! Let me know how it turns out. 😊