Traditional Portuguese Pão de Ló

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Heat the oven to 175°C and prepare a tall round pan with parchment, butter, and flour.

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8 large eggs, at room temperature

250 g granulated sugar

150 g cake flour or finely sifted all-purpose flour

Butter and flour, for the pan

Room-temperature eggs whip to greater volume.

Fold only until no dry flour remains.

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