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Sponge cake with caramelized quince

Sponge Cake with Caramelized Quince

In this cake, quince takes on a truly royal flavor. Honestly, I don't care for quince. I remember cooking beef with it a few years ago and disliking the taste so much that I swore I'd never buy it again. But a couple of months ago I spotted some gorgeous yellow fruit and couldn't resist—and I have no regrets. In this cake, the flavor of quince comes through beautifully.

Maria

Recipe author

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Composition / ingredients

Servings:

Sugar

100

Flour

Eggs

Vanilla sugar

Sugar

Butter

Quince (large)

Translation table of volumetric measures

Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe

By weight of the composition:

Proteins 9 % 5 g

Fats 15 % 8 g

Carbohydrates 76 % 41 g

254 kcal

GI: 7 / 2 / 90

Cooking method

Step 1:

The filling.
Step 2:

Cut the quince into small slices.
Step 3:

Melt the butter in a skillet, then add the sugar and quince. Cook, stirring, until the sugar caramelizes.
Step 4:

Transfer the quince and its syrup to a baking dish.
Step 5:

Combine the eggs with the sugar and vanilla sugar.
Step 6:

Beat until the mixture lightens in color and grows in volume.
Step 7:

The ingredients for the batter.
Step 8:

Sift the flour and add it to the batter in stages. Go by the consistency of the batter—keep in mind you may need a bit more or less flour than the recipe calls for.
Step 9:

Mix until smooth. The batter should be pourable, like the one in the photo below.
Step 10:

Pour the batter over the quince.
Step 11:

Bake the cake in an oven preheated to 350°F (180°C) for about 30 minutes.
Step 12:

Carefully invert the finished cake so the fruit is on top, then cut it into pieces.

My pan is silicone, so I didn't grease it with anything. If you're using a regular metal pan, it's best to line it with parchment.
Be ready for the amount of flour to run a little more or less than the recipe states. Go by the desired batter consistency rather than the exact quantity. To avoid mistakes, read up on flour and its properties!
Keep in mind that ovens vary. Your temperature and baking time may differ from what's listed. For any baked dish to turn out well, get to know the quirks of your own oven!