Gluten Free Joconde Sponge
Joconde Cake is a traditional French cake with a storied history that dates back to the 19th century. Noted for its delicate texture, moist consistency, and rich flavor profile, this cake is expertly crafted with ground almonds, sugar, and eggs.
Following traditional methods, the cake is baked in a large, flat sheet pan and then filled with a variety of sweet fillings, including buttercream, ganache, or jam. Subsequently, the cake is rolled and adorned with intricate designs, often leveraging the 'imprime' or 'printed' design technique.
As a spectacular dessert, Joconde Cake is frequently presented at special occasions like weddings, anniversaries, and birthdays, guaranteeing an indelible impression on guests.
Supplies:
Mixing bowl medium size or stand mixer
Spatula
Whisk
Scale
Baking trays
Baking pan, loaf, Bundt
Joconde (French almond cake) Recipe:
Ingredients:
2 tbsp 25gmelt butter
4 eggs white
¾ cup / 145 g sugar
1 ¼ cup / 125g ground almonds
4 eggs 200g whole eggs
Steps:
In a medium bowl, combine almonds, and half amount of sugar then whisk whole eggs and yolk together in the same bowl.
Whip egg whites and remaining sugar to medium-stiff peaks in a separate bowl.
Fold egg whites into the egg yolks in two additions
After folding the egg whites and egg yolk mixture, pour the yolk mixture into the remaining egg whites.
Mix a small amount of batter with melted butter to well combined then gently fold the butter mixture into the batter until smooth, being cautious not to over-mix.
Spread the batter evenly on the baking 11X16 inch sheet tray.
Bake at 400 Fairenhei for 10-15 minutes depend on the oven heat
Remove the parchment paper right after baking to prevent stickiness.
Fold the whipped egg whites into egg yolk mixture
Pour back the yolk mixture into the remaining egg whites
Remove the bottom parchment paper right after baking.
Tips:
For the best result when you baking cake, make sure all ingredients stay in room temperature at least 2-4 hours . Do not process when the butter and eggs are cold.
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