Italian Basic Genoise Sponge Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• {'name': 'Large eggs', 'quantity': 4, 'unit': 'pieces'}
• {'name': 'Granulated sugar', 'quantity': 120, 'unit': 'grams'}
• {'name': 'Cake flour (or all-purpose flour, sifted)', 'quantity': 120, 'unit': 'grams'}
• {'name': 'Unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly', 'quantity': 30, 'unit': 'grams'}
• {'name': 'Vanilla extract (optional)', 'quantity': 1, 'unit': 'teaspoon'}
• {'name': 'Salt (optional, for balance)', 'quantity': 1, 'unit': 'pinch'}