Brazilian recipe
Sponge Cake (Pão de ló)
Sponge cake is a classic confectionery staple, renowned for its light, airy texture and a simple preparation using only a few ingredients.
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Ingredients
6 eggs
6 tablespoons sugar
5 tablespoons wheat flour
1 level tablespoon baking powder
6 tablespoons sugar
5 tablespoons wheat flour
1 level tablespoon baking powder
Where to find ingredients
You can find these staples at any local market, supermarket, or grocery store in Ghana. Wheat flour and baking powder are widely available on the baking aisle.
Preparation method
- Separate the egg whites from the yolks.
- Beat the egg whites until they reach stiff peaks.
- Add the yolks one by one, keeping the mixer running.
- Add the sifted sugar gradually, without stopping the mixing process.
- Sift the wheat flour carefully.
- Turn off the mixer and gently fold the flour into the batter.
- Use delicate bottom-to-top movements to maintain the aeration.
- Mix in the baking powder last.
- Bake in a preheated oven at medium temperature until golden brown.
Observations
This is a fundamental base recipe for various cakes and desserts. The secret to a perfect result is the delicate incorporation of the flour, maintaining the air in the batter so that the cake rises and stays wonderfully soft.
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