Sponge Cake (pão De Ló)

Sponge Cake, known as Pão de Ló in Portuguese cuisine, is a light and airy cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is a simple yet delicious dessert that can be enjoyed on its own or with a variety of toppings.

Vegetarian Dessert Portuguese Portuguese Cuisine Sponge Cake
Sponge Cake (pão De Ló)

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Gently fold in the flour, vanilla extract, and baking powder until just combined.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
55 minutes
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
200 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
5g
Fat
8g

Supplies

9-inch round cake pan Mixing bowl Spatula Wire rack

Tools

Oven

Serving suggestions

Serve the sponge cake with fresh berries and a dusting of powdered sugar for a beautiful presentation.

Tips & tricks

Be sure not to overmix the batter to maintain the light and airy texture of the sponge cake.

Cost

$5