Japanese Sponge Cake 🥮

"Hashira" Cake
This dessert is directly inspired by the anime series "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" (2019), a worldwide phenomenon full of adventure and excitement that already has 4 seasons.
My motivation: One of the secrets of Japanese animation is its ability to turn even food into pure art. The dishes shown in their scenes are always visually flawless, full of symbolism and detail, and deeply inspiring. This time, I wanted to capture that artistic essence in something sweet and accessible.
That's why I chose a simple cake or sponge cake, a dessert that, while easy to make, aims to convey the beauty and harmony that make anime unique.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to recreate this edible tribute to Demon Slayer.
Japanese Sponge Cake 🥮
"Hashira" Cake
This dessert is directly inspired by the anime series "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" (2019), a worldwide phenomenon full of adventure and excitement that already has 4 seasons.
My motivation: One of the secrets of Japanese animation is its ability to turn even food into pure art. The dishes shown in their scenes are always visually flawless, full of symbolism and detail, and deeply inspiring. This time, I wanted to capture that artistic essence in something sweet and accessible.
That's why I chose a simple cake or sponge cake, a dessert that, while easy to make, aims to convey the beauty and harmony that make anime unique.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to recreate this edible tribute to Demon Slayer.
Steps
- 1
In a saucepan, combine the milk, butter, and cinnamon stick. Heat over medium for a couple of minutes until everything is well combined.
- 2
Remove from heat, add the flour, and mix until you have a smooth batter.
- 3
Separate the egg whites from the yolks. 1- Add the yolks to the batter. 2- Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, gradually adding the sugar.
- 4
Mix the batter well with the yolks. Once the meringue is ready, gently fold both mixtures together.
- 5
Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 60 minutes in the air fryer. Note: You can also use a regular oven.
- 6
Did you try the recipe? I’d love to hear how it turned out for you. If you liked this style, I can find and share more creations like this.
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