Genoise

Directions

1. 1
   Line a 10 inch cake pan with parchment paper. Use pan spray to attach parchment to bottom of pan.
2. 2
   Whisk eggs and sugar. Put over a double boiler and whisk until mixture reaches 110-120 degrees.
3. 3
   Put in mixer and whip on high for approximately 10 minutes. Reduce speed to medium to reduce air bubbles.
4. 4
   Put egg mixture into a clean bowl. Add 1/2 the flour to the butter to temper. Add remaining flour around edge of bowl of egg mixture and fold into eggs. Add butter mixture to eggs and fold gently.
5. 5
   Pour into prepared pan. Fill pan only 2/3 full. Turn pan to settle batter.
6. 6
   Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 25 minutes or until it springs back when lightly touched.
7. 7
   Frost with Italian or Swiss buttercream.