Kuwaiti Sponge Cake

Ingredients

1. 2 eggs
2. ¾ C confectioner’s Sugar
3. ¾ C flour
4. ½ tsp. baking powder
5. ¼ tsp. ground cardamom
6. Pinch saffron
7. A little shortening or butter for greasing the pan
8. 1 tsp. sesame seeds

Directions

Beat eggs well in a mixing bowl. Gradually beat in Sugar. Sift flour and baking powder together and mix well. Combine flour mixture with eggs and Sugar. Add cardamom and saffron. Pour mixture into a greased 8" baking pan. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 20 minutes. Cuts best with a serrated knife.