PĂŁo de LĂł (Portuguese Sponge Cake)
Pão de ló is a famous Portuguese airy cake with many regional variations, made from just three core ingredients: egg, sugar and flour. It is known as génoise in France and pan di Spagna in Italy.
Ingredients
| 10 | eggs (at room temperature) | |
| 1 cup | 240 ml | sugar |
| 2 cups | 480 ml | flour, sifted |
| 1 tsp | 5 ml | baking powder |
| 1/2 tsp | 2.5 ml | salt |
| 1 | lemon zest |
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F / 180°C.
- Beat the eggs at high speed for about 20 minutes, gradually incorporating the sugar.
- Then gently fold in the flour, previously mixed with the baking powder and salt, then add the lemon zest.
- Place in a lightly oiled round pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
- Wait about 10 minutes before unmolding the cake.