Kuwaiti Sponge Cake

Ingredients

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

Directions

 * 1) 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.
 * 2) 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.