How to make Sponge Cake (pao de lo)?
This recipe takes 65 minutes for 5 servings, medium difficulty.
Try the best of Portuguese breakfast with pao de lo sponge cake!
10 min
Prep time
55 min
Cook time
5
Servings
Medium
Difficulty
1h5
Total time
Oven
Cooking method
Dessert
Meal type
What ingredients for Sponge Cake (pao de lo)?
How to prepare Sponge Cake (pao de lo)?
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1
In two bowls, separate the whites and yolks and preheat your oven to 180°C.
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2
Add a pinch of salt and 250 gr of sugar into the bowl with the yolks and mix with a whisk.
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3
Whip the whites until stiff, then fold them into the yolks along with 150 gr of flour (add the flour slowly while mixing).
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4
Grease the mold, pour in the mixture, and bake in the oven for 40 minutes, checking the doneness regularly with a knife.
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5
Let it rest for a few hours, serve cold or warm as breakfast, snack, or dessert.
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Preparation takes 10 minutes and cooking takes 55 minutes, for a total of 65 minutes.
This recipe serves 5 people. You can adjust the quantities directly on the page.
This recipe is medium difficulty. It is suitable for cooks with some basic skills.
This recipe is prepared using oven. Follow the detailed steps above for best results.
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