Italian Mother-in-Law Cake
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Italian Mother-in-Law Cake
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This Italian Mother-in-Law Cake also known as la Torta della Suocera is a quick and easy cake. Perfect for Breakfast or Snack.
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Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- ½ cup + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (112 grams total)
- ¾ cup + 2 ½ tablespoons whole/heavy/whipping cream (200 grams total)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1¼ cups Cake Flour*
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
*To make homemade cake flour, for every cup of flour remove 2 tablespoons and replace with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, sift together.
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 340F (170C). Grease and flour an 8 inch (20 cm) round cake pan.
- In a large bowl (or stand up mixer using the whisk attachment) beat together the eggs, yolk and sugar until light and fluffy. About 4-5 minutes. Add the cream and vanilla and beat on low to combine.
- Add the flour, baking powder and salt beat for 1 minute. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for approximately 40-45 minutes, check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Let the cake slightly cool (about 10 minutes) in the pan then move to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- To store the cake - as long as the cake is unfrosted it should be kept at room temperature. Keep it in a cake container or well wrapped. It will keep for up to 3 days. If you store it in the fridge, wrap tightly to keep it from drying out. It will keep for up to 5-6 days in the fridge.
- To freeze the cake - be sure to cool the cake completely then wrap it tightly in either plastic wrap or foil, place it in a freeze safe bag. The cake will keep for up to 2 months. When ready to thaw place the wrapped cake in the refrigerator to thaw before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
223kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
100mg
(33%)
Sodium
33mg
(1%)
Potassium
133mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
427IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 223kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 427IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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