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Italian Lemon Bundt Cake/Ciambellone

This easy Italian Lemon Bundt Cake or better known as Il Ciambellone is a simple soft Italian Cake with a hint of lemon and vanilla.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 286 kcal
Course: Dessert , Breakfast
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cake/pastry flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil (I used sunflower)
  • ½ cup milk (I used whole milk) (room temperature)

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Grease and flour a 9½-10inch (24cm) bundt pan.
  2. In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder and zest.In a large bowl beat on medium speed the eggs, yolk, sugar and vanilla until light about 3-5 minutes, then slowly drizzle in the oil while beating. Alternately add the flour and the milk while beating on low speed. Beat on medium speed for about 1 minute until smooth.
  3. Pour into the prepared bundt pan sprinkle with pearl sugar if desired. Bake in the pre-heated oven for approximately 40-50 minutes, test for doneness with a toothpick, let the cake cool in the pan. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • For room temperature ingredients, remove from the fridge 45-60 minutes before using.
  • In order to make homemade Cake flour - for every cup of all purpose flour, remove two tablespoons and replace with two tablespoons of corn starch. Be sure to sift the flour and cornstarch together a couple of times, this way it is sure to be properly combined and lump free.

Nutrition Information

Calories 286kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 63mg (21%) Sodium 27mg (1%) Potassium 119mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 98IU (2%) Calcium 53mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 286

% Daily Value*

Calories 286kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 63mg 21%
Sodium 27mg 1%
Potassium 119mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 98IU 2%
Calcium 53mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.