Paper-Lined Sponge Cakes

Directions

1. 1
   METHOD:.
2. 2
   Line 5 x 8 cm paper cups with 19 x 19 cm parchment or silicon papers.
3. 3
   DO NOT grease the papers.
4. 4
   Preheat oven at 190 degC.
5. 5
   Sift flour, cornstarch, salt and baking powder into a mixing bowl.
6. 6
   Add egg yolks, castor sugar, melted butter and milk to the dry ingredients.
7. 7
   Use a hand whisk to mix until just combined.
8. 8
   Set aside.
9. 9
   In a separately mixing bowl, whisk egg whites until stiff peaks form.
10. 10
    Use a large spatula to fold 1/3 of egg whites into egg yolk mixture.
11. 11
    Fold gently to not deflate the egg whites.
12. 12
    Transfer mixture in (4) to the remaining 2/3 of egg whites.
13. 13
    Fold gently.
14. 14
    Fill each paper cups to about 80% full.
15. 15
    Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or when skewer inserted into centre of cakes comes out clean.
16. 16
    Remove sponge cakes from paper cups.
17. 17
    Let cool on wire rack.