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This Portuguese sponge cake recipe (receita de pão de ló) makes the famous Portuguese airy cake with multiple global and regional variations.

Info

Preparation time:

30 min

Cooking Time:

35 min

Ready In:

1 h 5 min

Level of Difficulty:

Easy

Servings:

Portuguese Sponge Cake (Pão de Ló) Recipe

Wed, Jul 1, 2020, 02:18

3 out of 5 with 27 ratings

Ingredients

10 eggs (at room temperature)1 cup of sugar2 cups of flour, sifted1 teaspoon of baking powder½ teaspoon of saltZest of one lemon

This site uses US measurements.

Preheat oven to 350 F / 180 C.
Beat the eggs at high speed for about 20 minutes, while incorporating the sugar gradually.
Then gently fold in the flour, previously mixed with the baking powder and the salt, then add the lemon zest.
Place in a lightly oiled round pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
Wait about 10 minutes before unmolding the cake.

Recipe & Photo Credit: 196flavors.com

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