Castella Sponge Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Prepare the ingredients and bowls.
2. 2
   For a mold, use an empty box or a milk carton covered with aluminium foil.
3. 3
   Combine the eggs and sugar in a bowl.
4. 4
   Whisk with a handheld mixer for 10 minutes.
5. 5
   After 5 minutes, it should look like this.
6. 6
   After 10 minutes, the batter should be 3 times smoother.
7. 7
   Heat honey and milk in a 600W microwave for 20-30 seconds.
8. 8
   Add to the batter and continue mixing.
9. 9
   Sift the flour, and add to the batter in 2-3 batches and mix.
10. 10
    Stir well until the lumps disappear.
11. 11
    The batter should be thick enough to form ribbons.
12. 12
    Pour the batter into a mold.
13. 13
    Drop the mold lightly on the counter to release any air pockets from the batter.
14. 14
    Bake in an oven preheated to 355F/180C for 10 minutes, then bake for another 40-50 minutes at 320F/160C.
15. 15
    Once baked, lay a sheet of plastic wrap on top of a sheet of newspaper, flip the castella over onto the wrap, and set aside to cool.
16. 16
    This will flatten the surface.
17. 17
    It's done.