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Pão de Ló

Pão de ló is a famous Portuguese airy cake with multiple global and regional variations, that only contains three ingredients: egg, sugar, flour.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 8 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Portuguese

Ingredients

  • 10 eggs (at room temperature)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 cups flour , sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • zest of a lemon

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 F / 180 C.
  2. Beat the eggs at high speed for about 20 minutes, while incorporating the sugar gradually.
  3. Then gently fold in the flour, previously mixed with the baking powder and the salt, then add the lemon zest.
  4. Place in a lightly oiled round pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
  5. Wait about 10 minutes before unmolding the cake.