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Various sponge cakes

・Chiffon cake

Chiffon cake is a dessert that originated in the United States in 1927.

The name means a soft and gentle sweet like silk.

Chiffon cake is a sweet made using salad oil instead of butter and made with whipped meringue as a base.

・Sponge cake

Sponge cake is a simple sponge cake made using flour, sugar, and eggs.

It is often used as a base for various sweets.

・Pound cake

In France, they are called Quatre-quarts and are enjoyed in a variety of flavors.

It is said to have originated in Northern Europe in the 1700s.

By the way, the name pound cake originated in England.

Pound cake is a simple recipe that uses just four ingredients: flour, sugar, eggs, and butter .

Its appeal lies in its rich flavor.

The history of sponge cake

Sponge cakes are the simplest and most rustic of all sweets.

The word "sponge" actually comes from the English word "sponge."

Sponge cake is called biscuit or genoise in French.

It is often called genoise because it is often confused with biscuit, which generally means cookie.

There is a theory that this genoise was created by a young Italian craftsman named Gio Batta Cabona .

In the mid-1700s, Cabona was one of the companions of the Genoese ambassador Domenico Pallavicini on his departure to Madrid .

To honor his invitation to Madrid, Cabona was tasked with creating an unusual dessert, and based it on a certain sweet , he created a light and tender treat: a sponge cake.

In Italy, sponge cake is called pan di Spagna (Spanish bread) in homage to Spain.

And that certain sweet is...

It's about Biscuits de Savoie!

The origin of Savoie Biscuits

This biscuit, made by the separate process, originated in the Savoy region. Considering that the combined process had been the norm in France for a long time, this was an extremely innovative method for a 14th-century regional confectionery.

Mini Sweets Lesson

*What is co-creation?

When making cake batter, beat the egg yolks and egg whites together without separating them .

*What is separate?

When making cake batter, whisk the egg yolks and egg whites separately.

The origins of Savoy Biscuits date back to 1358 at the court of the Savoy city of Chambéry.

This dessert was served by Count Amédée VI of Savoy when he hosted Emperor Charles IV of the Holy Roman Empire of Luxembourg for dinner.
Biscuits de Savoie was born from a desire to treat guests to soft, fluffy sweets that are as light as a feather .

There are many theories about the shape of Biscuits de Savoie...

There is a story behind this candy, with some saying that it was made in the shape of the castle of Chambery, a golden candy inspired by an emperor's crown, or that it was made to resemble the Alps.

A traditional French pastry that is fluffy and soft using only eggs.

Baked in an original custom Savoie mold.
The outside is crisp and fragrant with the butter and sugar, while the inside has a light, fluffy texture.

Serve with wine, fruit jam or honey.

▲Traditional sweets Biscuit de Savoie: A light and fluffy castella cake with a feather-like texture.

Biscuits de Savoie are a traditional pastry from the Savoy region in southeastern France that dates back to the 14th century.

It is said that this may be the first type of sponge cake made in Europe .

▲Pastry mold Savoie mold

Made of sturdy aluminum.

The result is fluffy Savoie biscuits.

Size : Diameter (approx.) 150 x Height 120mm
Material : Aluminum (aluminum die-casting)
Handling : No need to preheat.
Sales price : 3,950 yen (tax included)