Mamon (Sponge Cakes)
These soft mini sponge cakes are baked in muffin tins and lightly flavored with orange peel and vanilla. They are a good snack when you want something sweet.
The cakes are made with basic ingredients that you probably have at home.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 3, 2026Share
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These soft mini sponge cakes are baked in muffin tins and lightly flavored with orange peel and vanilla. They are a good snack when you want something sweet.
The cakes are made with basic ingredients that you probably have at home.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 13
2.5 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 cup vegetable oil
8 egg yolks
2 tablespoons grated orange peel
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
0.33333334326744 cup orange juice
0.33333334326744 cup water
8 egg whites
0.5 teaspoon cream of tartar
0.5 cup white sugar
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Grease 16 muffin cups.
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Mix flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and add oil, egg yolks, orange peel, vanilla, orange juice, and water. Mix well until smooth.
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Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in a large bowl until foamy. Add 0.5 cup sugar gradually and continue beating until soft peaks form.
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Fold the flour mixture into the egg whites until combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared muffin cups to about 2/3 full.
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Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing them to cool completely on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 16
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 243 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 9g
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Saturated Fat 2g
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Cholesterol 102mg
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Sodium 269mg
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Total Carbohydrate 35g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 5g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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