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Kuwaiti Sponge Cake
Photo: David Holifield

Kuwaiti Sponge Cake

8 ingredients 4 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

810
Calories
20g
Protein
32g
Fat
110g
Carbs

Counts 6 of 7 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Sesame 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Cardamom 1 tsp ground (2g) 6
Saffron not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • ¾ C confectioner’s sugar
  • ¾ C flour
  • ½ tsp. baking powder
  • ¼ tsp. ground cardamom
  • Pinch saffron
  • A little shortening or butter for greasing the pan
  • 1 tsp. sesame seeds

Directions

1

Beat eggs well in a mixing bowl. Gradually beat in sugar. Sift flour and baking powder together and mix well. Combine flour mixture with eggs and sugar. Add cardamom and saffron.

2

Pour mixture into a greased 8" baking pan. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 20 minutes. Cuts best with a serrated knife.

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Category:Kuwaiti Recipes

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Category:Kuwaiti Desserts

Recipe sourced from fandom

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