Genoise

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The Canyon Ranch Kitchen

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Nutrition Information (per serving)

calories 
50
protein 
2 g
sodium 
115 mg
carbohydrates 
10 g
fat 
2 g
fiber  
Trace
cholesterol 
18 mg
Servings 
12
Ingredients 

1 lg egg
1 Tbsp cane sugar
⅓ cup fresh orange juice
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 cup pastry flour
2½ tsp baking powder
½ cup egg whites
1 Tbsp cane sugar

Genoise (zhen-WAHZ) is a rich, light and extremely versatile cake.
Instructions 
  1. Preheat oven to 350F.  Line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper and lightly spray with canola oil spray.
  2. Whip egg and sugar with electric mixer until mixture is ribbony in thickness and lemon yellow in color. Add orange juice and vanilla and whip again. Add flour, baking powder and blend until lumps are gone.
  3. In a medium bowl, whip egg whites and second amount of sugar until medium peaks form. Fold egg whites into first batter mixture.
  4. Pour batter into pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Genoise (zhen-WAHZ) is a rich, light and extremely versatile cake.
About the author 
All Canyon Ranch recipes are developed on property by our esteemed chefs, led by Corporate Chef Scott Uehlein.
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