Classic White Chocolate Fluffy Sponge Cake
Ingredients
Cake batter
- 6 eggs, separated
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
White chocolate ganache
- 400g white chocolate, chopped
- 2 cartons heavy cream OR 1 (12-oz) can heavy cream, drained
Toppings
- Colorful sprinkles or white chocolate shavings
- Whipped cream
Preparation
White chocolate ganache
Melt the white chocolate in the microwave
Stir in the heavy cream until smooth
Let cool, then refrigerate and reserve
Before assembling, beat the ganache in a mixer for one minute until creamy
Sponge cake
Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; set aside
In another bowl, beat egg yolks and sugar on high speed until well combined
Gradually add warm milk, then flour, and finally fold in egg whites and baking powder
Preheat oven to 350Β°F (180Β°C). Pour batter into a deep round cake pan without a hole. Bake until golden brown
Assembly
Let cake cool completely, then unmold and cut into 3 layers. Fill with ganache between the layers
Top with whipped cream and decorate with white chocolate shavings or colorful sprinkles