Gers Ogely - Traditional Kuwaiti Cake (Oil Free)

This recipe from my mother's aunt, its old traditional Kuwaiti style cake, the recipe is too easy and its oil free cake, only you have to get right way before and after baking. The best way to have the cake with a cup of tea.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

• 6  eggs (normal size)
• 3⁄4 cup white sugar
• 1  teaspoon cardamom powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon saffron
• 1 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour

• For gressing the pan

• 1  teaspoon all-purpose flour
• 2  teaspoons  vegetable oil
• 1  tablespoon sesame seeds

Directions

1. 1) Preheat oven to 355 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch round pan with a middle hole and sprinkle with 1/2 tbs sesame seeds.
2. 2) With electrical mixture beat the Eggs with the Sugar on high speed for 15 to 20 minutes till it become foamy (extra faomy), then add the Cardamon and Saffron.
3. 3) With wooden spoon, add the Flour and mix in vertical motion (in & out). Pour into prepared pan & sprinkle with remaining Sesame seeds.
4. 4) Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Ones its ready turn out onto a wire rack Immediately and cool completely.