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Deliciously Fluffy Mamon for Your Perfect Afternoon Treat

Deliciously Fluffy Mamon

Deliciously Fluffy Mamon for Your Perfect Afternoon Treat is a light Filipino sponge cake that's sweet and airy, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 10 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 5 pieces Egg yolks
  • ⅓ cup Vegetable oil
  • ⅓ cup Milk
  • ⅓ cup Granulated sugar
Dry Ingredients
  • 1¼ cups Cake flour
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • ¼ tsp Salt
Egg Whites
  • 5 pieces Egg whites
  • ½ tsp Cream of tartar
  • ⅓ cup Granulated sugar for meringue
Finishing
  • Softened butter for brushing
  • Granulated sugar for dipping or sprinkling

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Sifter
  • Baking pan
  • Oven

Method
 

Baking Process
  1. Preheat the oven and prepare your baking pan as needed.
  2. In a bowl, mix egg yolks, vegetable oil, milk, and granulated sugar until fully combined.
  3. Sift together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually add to the egg yolk mixture until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until frothy. Add cream of tartar and continue to beat until soft peaks form.
  5. Gradually add the additional granulated sugar while beating until stiff peaks form.
  6. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the cake batter until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Allow the mamon to cool before brushing with softened butter and sprinkling with granulated sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7g

Notes

Feel free to customize the mamon with vanilla extract or lemon zest for added flavor. It's a versatile treat that can be enjoyed in many ways.

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