Mamon (Sponge Cakes)
Description
These soft mini sponge cakes are baked in muffin tins, lightly flavored with orange peel and vanilla, and are the perfect snack when craving sweets.
Ingredients
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup white sugar
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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8 egg yolks
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2 tablespoons grated orange peel
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/3 cup orange juice
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1/3 cup water
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8 egg whites
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1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
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1/2 cup white sugar
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease 16 muffin cups.
2
Stir flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl until well combined. Make a well in the center and add oil, egg yolks, orange peel, vanilla, orange juice, and water. Mix well by hand until smooth with no lumps. Set aside.
3
Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in a large glass or metal mixing bowl until foamy. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, continuing to beat until soft peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: egg whites should form soft mounds rather than a sharp peak.
4
Fold flour mixture into egg whites until incorporated. Pour batter into the prepared muffin cups to about 2/3 full.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.