génoise

[ zheyn-wahz ]

noun

a light yellow cake made with eggs and butter and typically layered, filled, and frosted or made into petits fours for serving.

Origin of génoise

1930–35; <French; feminine of génois of Genoa

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I already make very good bechamel, outstanding chopped onions, fine genoise.
The 2012 Holiday Kitchen Gift Guide | Megan McArdle | December 13, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
Stew the fish as above, dress it on a dish without a napkin, and pour a sauce Genoise (No. 63) over it.
The Gastronomic Regenerator: | Alexis Soyer
Cook some cod cutlets as in preceding recipe, and serve with Genoise sauce (see Sauces).
The Skilful Cook | Mary Harrison
Prepare the whiting as in preceding receipt, substituting Genoise for Italian sauce.
The Skilful Cook | Mary Harrison
This style of genoise is new, and when well made very excellent.
The Gastronomic Regenerator: | Alexis Soyer

Mix the liquor from the mullets with the Genoise sauce, and pour over them.
The Skilful Cook | Mary Harrison

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