Schiacciata Alla Fiorentina
Schiacciata alla Fiorentina is a fluffy and aromatic cake from Florence, Italy. It's traditionally made during the Carnival season but is delicious any time of year.
Ingredients - Serves 8
- Icing sugar - For dusting
- Orange zest - Zest of 1 orange
- Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
- Baking powder - 1 tablespoon
- Olive oil - 1/2 cup
- Milk - 1 cup
- Eggs - 3 large
- Sugar - 1 cup
- All-purpose flour - 2 cups
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a rectangular baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, eggs, milk, olive oil, baking powder, vanilla extract, and orange zest. Mix until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan, then dust with icing sugar before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 40g
- Protein: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Sugar: 20g
