Italian Margherita Cake / Torta Margherita
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Italian Margherita Cake / Torta Margherita
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This Simple Italian Margherita Cake is the perfect addition to your morning coffee or tea add a layer of your favourite hazelnut filling.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups cake flour (235 grams)
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 large eggs*
- 1 large egg yolk*
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (150 grams)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup + 2½ tablespoons butter (melted & cooled) (147 grams, total, if doubling the recipe then double this amount)
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons milk* (I used 2%) (90 grams total, if doubling the recipe then double this amount)
- ½-¾ cup hazelnut cream (Nutella) (148-222 grams)
*Room temperature, remove from the fridge 30-45 minutes before using.
EXTRAS
- 2-3 tablespoons powdered/icing sugar
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Instructions
- Pre-heat oven 350F (180C). Grease and flour a 9-10 inch (23-25 cm) bundt pan.
- In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
- In the mixing bowl beat the eggs, yolk, vanilla and sugar until light fluffy about 3-4 minutes, gradually add the melted cooled butter while beating. Then alternately add the dry ingredients and milk, beating until smooth.
- Pour half the mixture in the prepared bundt pan, drizzle the hazelnut cream on top and cover with remaining batter. Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before dusting with powdered sugar if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you don't have cake or pastry flour then you can make your own,for every cup of all purpose flour remove 2 tablespoons and replace with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch. Be sure to sift them together to remove any lumps.
- The cake is best kept in an airtight container or on a cake plate under glass, at room temperature. It should keep for about 4-5 days. It can also be frozen in a freezer safe container. It will be keep for up to a month in the freezer.
- The cake is best kept in an airtight container or on a cake plate under glass, at room temperature. It should keep for about 4-5 days. It can also be frozen in a freezer safe container. It will be keep for up to a month in the freezer.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
342kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
136mg
(6%)
Potassium
173mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Vitamin A
491IU
(10%)
Calcium
64mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 342 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 342kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 136mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 173mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 491IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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9 reviews
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