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.