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[2] Examples of foam cakes are angel food cake , [ 3 ] meringue , genoise , and chiffon cake . Foam, sponge or unshortened cakes are distinguished by their large proportion of foamed eggs and/or egg whites to a small proportion of sugar and wheat flour.
The key difference between a white cake and others is the absence of egg yolks or other ingredients that would change the color of the cake. (Egg yolks give yellow cake its color. [3]) This decision affects the cake structurally. Because of the lack of egg yolks, the cake has less fat to impede its rise. [3]
A chocolate cake made with walnuts, egg whites, and powdered sugar. Gâteau magique: France: A cake with distinctive layers of custard, cream, and sponge that form while baking. Gâteau nantais: Nantes France: A pound cake with almonds and rum. Genoa cake: Genoa: A cake made with sultanas, raisins, and glacé cherries. Genoise (Genoese cake) Genoa
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Sponge cake is a light cake made with eggs, flour and sugar, [1] sometimes leavened with baking powder. [2] Some sponge cakes do not contain egg yolks , like angel food cake , but most of them do. Sponge cakes, leavened with beaten eggs, originated during the Renaissance , possibly in Spain . [ 3 ]
AA eggs have the thickest whites, while Grade B offers the thinnest. Size: Eggs are divided into Extra Large, Large, and Medium sizes; these sizes are based on weight.
In terms of an angel food cake, overrun is the increase in volume from the original volume caused by the inclusion of air. The overrun of an egg white foam ranges from 500 to 800%. This means that whipping 100 mL of egg whites would result in 500–800 mL of air incorporated into the foam.