Fresh Cream Vanilla Cake
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Fresh Cream Vanilla Cake
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This Italian Vanilla Cake is quite an easy cake to make. Made with fresh cream and no butter but with the added touch of citrus.
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Ingredients
- 1½ cups cake / pastry flour (homemade or store bought)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons whole / whipping cream room termperature (260 grams total, if doubling the recipe then double this amount)
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk room temperature
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¾-1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 zest of lemon / mandarin or orange
TOPPING
- 2-3 tablespoons icing / powdered sugar for dusting
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Instructions
- Pre heat the oven to 350F (180C), grease and flour an 8 inch (20-22cm) cake or bundt/tube pan.
- In a medium bowl whisk the flour, baking powder and salt, set aside.
- In the bowl of your stand up mixer or large bowl, beat on medium speed the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy (5-6 minutes), then add the vanilla, and then slowly add the cream while beating on medium / low for 2 minutes, add the flour mixture and zest, beat on medium speed to combine until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for approximately 35-40 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely before removing from pan. Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- To make homemade cake flour from 1 cup of flour remove 2 tablespoons and substitute with cornstarch. Sift together before using.
- To make homemade cake flour from 1 cup of flour remove 2 tablespoons and substitute with cornstarch. Sift together before using.
- For room temperature ingredients, remove them from the fridge approximately 45 minutes before using.
- For room temperature ingredients, remove them from the fridge approximately 45 minutes before using.
- The cake should be stored in an airtight container or a covered cake dish. It will keep at room temperature for 4-5 days.
- The cake can also be frozen. Wrap the cooled cake tightly in plastic and place in a freezer safe bag or container. It will keep up to three months in the freezer.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
229kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
23mg
(1%)
Potassium
105mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
405IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 229kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 405IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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