A giant cake is a cake made of flour, corn flower, sugar, oil, eggs, yeast and yogurt.
Soft and very tall, it can be cut like a panettone, eaten at breakfast or during other daytime snacks and can be used to realise layer cakes.
Level of difficulty : easy |
Prep time : 15 mins |
Rest time : 1 hour |
Cook time : 45 mins |
Total time : 10 mins |
Yield : 6 servings |
2 cups (250 g) flour |
0.6 cup (75 g) corn flower |
1 cup (200 g) sugar |
1/2 cup (125 ml) oil |
1/2 cup (125 g) plain yogurt |
4 eggs |
1tablespoon baking powder |
Steps :
- Separate the egg whites from the yolks.
- Beat whites until stiff with a pinch of salt and set aside.
- Put the egg yolks and sugar in a bowl and beat with an electric whisk until light and fluffy.
- Add the yogurt and oil and beat for a few more minutes.
- Gradually add the sifted flour and cornflour together and mix well to avoid lumps.
- Add the sachet of baking powder and mix.
- Finally, gently fold the egg whites into the remaining batter, using slow upward strokes.
- Line a high-sided 4 to 6″ diameter baking pan with parchment paper, forming a large tube.
- Pour the mixture into the pan, levelling the surface well.
- Preheat oven to 320°F/160°C .
- Bake for about 50 minutes, until a knife blade inserted in the center comes out dry.
- Turn off the oven, open the door and let the cake cool completely.
- Once cooled, sprinkle with powdered sugar.
- Serve and enjoy !