Greek Spongecake With Rum (Pantespani Me Romion)

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 0
Spongecake soaked in delicious rum syrup with whipped cream and candied cherry topping
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Prep

30 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

2 hours

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

10 egg yolks
10 egg whites , whites stiffly beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups almonds , blanched , peeled , toasted and chopped ( divided )
1/2 cup cake flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
3 tablespoons rum
2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 tablespoon strained fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon rum
2 cups heavy whipped cream
1 teaspoon sugar
candied cherry

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
575
Sugar
41g
Fat
35g
Greek Spongecake with Rum, or Pantespani Me Romion in Greek, is a traditional dessert that is usually served on special occasions like Christmas, Easter, and other festivities. The spongecake is very light and fluffy, and it is soaked in a delicious rum syrup that adds a sweet and delicate flavor to it. The whipped cream topping and candied cherry on top give this dessert a beautiful finishing touch. Greek Spongecake with Rum is an indulgent dessert that is perfect for those with a sweet tooth.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar together until thick.
3.Sift together the flour and baking powder; stir in almonds and add slowly to egg mixture.
4.Whip egg whites until stiff, but not dry, and fold in.
5.Pour the mixture into a buttered 9-inch cake pan and bake for 30 minutes or until done.
6.In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, and lemon juice and boil for 5 minutes.
7.Remove from heat, add rum and stir well to blend.
8.Pour the syrup evenly over the spongecake and let cool.
9.Chill for 1 hour before serving.
10.Beat the cream and sugar until thick.
11.Cover the spongecake with whipped cream and garnish with candied cherry.

PROS

This spongecake is light and airy, with a hint of delicious rum flavor.

The whipped cream topping and candied cherry add a beautiful finishing touch.

This dessert is perfect for special occasions or any time a sweet tooth needs satisfying.

CONS

This dessert is high in calories and sugar, so it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dessert is not particularly healthy, but almonds are a good source of healthy fats, fiber, and protein.
The egg yolks are a good source of iron, vitamins A and D, and choline.

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