Japanese Castella Cake
A light, bouncy sponge cake with a golden top and delicate sweetness—Castella cake is a traditional Japanese dessert known for its airy texture and rich flavor from honey and eggs. Perfect with tea or coffee.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup bread flour (sifted)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon warm water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 320°F (160°C). Line a loaf pan or round cake pan with parchment paper.
- Warm the honey with water and mix until fully dissolved. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs using a hand mixer on high speed for 1–2 minutes. Gradually add sugar and continue beating for about 7–8 minutes, until the mixture is pale and triples in volume.
- Add the honey mixture and mix gently.
- Sift in the flour gradually in three additions, folding carefully with a spatula each time to avoid deflating the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, tap gently to remove air bubbles.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly, then remove from pan and cool completely before slicing. For best results, wrap and refrigerate overnight before serving.
Notes
- Use bread flour for the traditional slightly chewy texture.
- Do not overmix once the flour is added to maintain volume.
- For a smoother top, trim the surface slightly before serving.
- Chilling overnight helps develop the cake’s flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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