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Popular and Airy Portuguese Sponge Cake Recipe

This popular and airy Portuguese sponge cake recipe (receita de pão de ló), this famous cake has multiple global and regional variations.
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Popular and Airy Portuguese Sponge Cake Recipe

Preparation time 30 min
Cooking Time 35 min
Ready In1 h 5 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings8

Ingredients

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

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

Recipe & Photo Credit: 196flavors.com


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Leisa
Leisa
Turned out nicely.
3 Years ago, Thursday, November 24, 2022
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Robert Whittington
Thank you EDWARD JUNIOR for sharing with New Recipes .
3 Years ago, Wednesday, November 23, 2022
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