Sponge Cake Portuguese Pao De Lo Recipe

Indulge in the heavenly lightness of this Portuguese Pao De Lo sponge cake! This recipe recreates the airy texture and delicate sweetness of a classic Portuguese bakery cake. Prepare to be amazed by its melt-in-your-mouth texture – perfect on its own or paired with vanilla ice cream and fresh strawberries. A truly unforgettable dessert experience awaits!

Prep Time 25 mins

Cook Time 65 mins

Calories 326.5 kcal

Protein 19g

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Ingredients for Sponge Cake Portuguese Pao De Lo

8 large eggs
Pinch of salt
Granulated Sugar
All Purpose Flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
Lemon Zest
Icing Sugar

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How to Make Sponge Cake Portuguese Pao De Lo

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, beat 8 large eggs with a pinch of salt until light and frothy (about 5 minutes using a stand mixer).
Gradually add 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, beating at medium speed for at least 20 minutes until the mixture is thick, pale yellow, and has tripled in volume. Add the zest of 1 lemon (optional) during the last 5 minutes of beating.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups cake flour and 2 teaspoons baking powder.
With the mixer on low speed, gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture, one heaping tablespoon at a time, ensuring each addition is fully incorporated before adding more. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan. For a crisp top, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar over the batter before baking.
Bake for approximately 40-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack. Carefully peel off the parchment paper.
Let the cake cool completely on the rack.
Dust with powdered sugar before serving (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

157g

Fat

Carbs

19g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Sponge Cake Portuguese Pao De Lo?

Sponge Cake Portuguese Pao De Lo takes about 90 minutes from start to finish — roughly 25 minutes to prepare and 65 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Sponge Cake Portuguese Pao De Lo?

Sponge Cake Portuguese Pao De Lo has approximately 326.5 calories per serving, with about 19 g protein, 19 g carbohydrates and 8 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Sponge Cake Portuguese Pao De Lo?

The key ingredients for Sponge Cake Portuguese Pao De Lo are Eggs, Salt, Granulated Sugar, All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Lemon Zest. See the full list with measurements above.