Brazilian recipe
Sponge Cake (Pão de Ló)
Sponge cake is a Brazilian confectionary classic, known for its light, airy texture and simple preparation with few ingredients.
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Ingredients
6 eggs
6 tablespoons sugar
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 level tablespoon baking powder
6 tablespoons sugar
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 level tablespoon baking powder
Where to find ingredients
Ingredients like eggs, sugar, all-purpose flour, and baking powder can be found in most supermarkets and grocery stores.
Preparation method
- Separate the egg whites from the yolks
- Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form
- Add the yolks one by one, while the mixer is running
- Gradually add the sifted sugar, without stopping the mixer
- Sift the all-purpose flour carefully
- Turn off the mixer and gently incorporate the flour into the batter
- Use delicate bottom-up movements to maintain 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 flour, maintaining air in the batter so the cake rises and becomes very soft.
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