Simple 3-Ingredient Fluffy Cake
Ingredients
- 5 eggs
- 1 cup sugar (180 g)
- 2 cups cornstarch (Maizena) (300 g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Preparation
Separate the egg whites from the yolks
Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form
Continue beating and add the yolks one at a time
Continue beating and gradually add the sugar
Beat for 5 minutes and stop the mixer
Gradually add the cornstarch and mix with a wire whisk
Pour the batter into a 22cm greased and cornstarch-floured pan
Bake in a preheated oven at 180Β°C (350Β°F) for about 40 minutes or until golden brown
Tips
When adding the cornstarch, fold gently from the bottom up to maintain the batter's lightness
For extra flavor, add the vanilla extract after the cornstarch and mix until incorporated