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Sobao Pasiego

A traditional Cantabrian sponge cake with a rich buttery texture and a subtle hint of lemon and rum.

40 minMediumServes 6380 cal/serving

SpanishDessertOvenVegetarianKosher-styleNut-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeLow-SodiumNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp lemon zest, grated
  • 1 tbsp dark rum
  • 1/4 tsp fine salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking dish with paper molds.

  2. 2

    Beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar together in a bowl until light and fluffy.

  3. 3

    Gradually mix in 4 beaten large eggs, 1 tsp grated lemon zest, 1 tbsp dark rum, and 1/4 tsp fine salt until smooth.

  4. 4

    Fold in 1 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour and 1 tsp baking powder gently until just combined.

  5. 5

    Divide batter into molds and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.

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Questions

What oven temperature does Sobao Pasiego need?

For Sobao Pasiego, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 25 minutes, in step 5.

Why does Sobao Pasiego say not to overmix?

Step 4 reads: "Fold in 1 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour and 1 tsp baking powder gently until just combined." Stirring develops gluten, and gluten makes quick batters tough and tunneled. Stop at step 4 while a few streaks of flour remain; they hydrate on their own.

What can I use instead of baking powder in Sobao Pasiego?

The entry for Sobao Pasiego calls for 1 tsp baking powder. In its place: For each teaspoon, use a quarter teaspoon of baking soda plus half a teaspoon of cream of tartar.

Can I make Sobao Pasiego dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Sobao Pasiego is 1 cup unsalted butter, softened. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Sobao Pasiego vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1 cup unsalted butter, softened and 4 large eggs, beaten. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

Does Sobao Pasiego contain eggs?

Yes: 4 large eggs, beaten. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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