Italian Basic Genoise Sponge Cake

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This seems like a very versatile sponge cake recipe to have on hand. Received in email from gourmet-cooks-from-around-the-world. Thanks aj.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

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Blend the eggs , egg yolks , and sugar in a mixer bowl with a wire whip attachment until the mixture doubles in volume-about 15 minutes on high speed.

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Just before stopping the mixer , add the vanilla and mix inches.

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.

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Sift together the cake flour , cornstarch and salt.

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Fold dry mixture into egg mixture with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula , just until blended.

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Coat two 10-inch round cake pans with shortening.

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Pour the batter into the pans and put them immediately into preheated 350 degree oven.

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Bake until tops are springy to the touch , about 45 to 50 minutes.

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Remove the cakes from the pans and cool on a wire rack.

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When cool , use a long serrated knife to slice off the tops of the cakes.

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For tiramisu or other layer cakes , divide each cake into three uniform layers with a serrated knives.

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Ingredients

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eggs, egg yolks, sugar, vanilla, cake flour, cornstarch, salt