Castella , also known as Castella , is a popular Japanese castella with a history dating back to the 16th century. A soft and light cake made with simple ingredients such as flour, sugar, eggs and honey. In this recipe article, I will show you how to make castella at home.

material:

• 6 large eggs, room temperature

• 1 cup of granulated sugar

• 1 tablespoon honey

• 1 cup sifted cake flour

• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil

• 1/4 cup water

• icing sugar

procedure:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a bread pan with parchment paper.

2. Place eggs and sugar in a large mixing bowl and beat on high speed with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy, about 5-7 minutes.

3. Add honey and whisk for another 1-2 minutes.

4. In another bowl, sift the cake flour and baking powder together.

5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the egg mixture while mixing at low speed.

6. Add vegetable oil and water to the mixture and mix well.

7. Pour the batter into the lined pan and tap the counter to remove any air bubbles.

8. Bake the cake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick sticks in the center of the cake and comes clean.

9. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes.

10. Transfer cake to wire rack to cool completely.

11. Dust the cake with sugar before serving.

12. Slice the cake and serve at room temperature.

Tips:

• Make sure the eggs are at room temperature before starting the recipe.

• Sift the cake flour and baking powder together to make the cake light and airy.

• Add different flavors to your cake by adding liquids such as maple syrup, vanilla extract, or green tea powder instead of honey.

In conclusion, castella is a delicious and simple Japanese castella that you can eat anytime. With this recipe, you can easily make castella at home and enjoy its fluffy and light texture. Enjoy the taste of Japan by making castella at home.