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Once all ingredients are at room temperature, melt the butter and set it aside.

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2Heat sugar and eggs in a double boiler, stirring constantly, to about 110°F (43°C).

Beat the eggs at high speed for 10 to 15 minutes, until they are thick and light. When properly beaten, the foam will fall in a ribbon-like shape when you lift the beater.

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Sift all of the dry ingredients. Then, carefully fold them into the foam. Because the foam can easily be deflated, most bakers do this step by hand.

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Fold in the melted butter, but do not overmix.

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6Pan and bake the batter at once so that it does not lose volume.

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