Bertolda Cake
Category: Desserts
Servings: 10
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Cornmeal flour (fumetto) | 150g |
| All-purpose flour (00) | 150g |
| Butter | 120g |
| Sugar | 120g |
| Whole milk | 200ml |
| Whole egg | 1 |
| Egg yolk | 1 |
| Baking powder for cakes | 16g |
| Lemon zest | 1 |
| Vanilla bean | 1 |
| Salt | to taste |
Instructions:
To begin making the Bertolda cake, start by preparing the aromatic elements. Slice the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds using a small knife. Then, grate the zest from a fresh lemon, making sure to use only the yellow part of the skin. Place the lemon zest in a small bowl.
Next, sift together the cornmeal flour, all-purpose flour, and baking powder into a separate bowl, ensuring they are well combined and free of lumps. Add the whole egg to the dry ingredients and begin mixing with electric beaters or a stand mixer, incorporating the ingredients until they are thoroughly blended.
Once the dry ingredients and egg are mixed together, stop the beaters and fold in the grated lemon zest and the vanilla seeds. Gently mix until fully incorporated, taking care not to overwork the dough.
Now, it’s time to combine the wet and dry ingredients. Gradually add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, using a spatula to gently fold them together, creating a smooth, lump-free batter.
Prepare a 24 cm round cake pan by greasing it with butter and lining it with parchment paper, making sure the paper fits neatly into the pan’s shape.
Pour the prepared cake batter into the pan, spreading it evenly across the surface.
Bake the Bertolda cake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for approximately 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once baked, allow the cake to cool for a few minutes before removing it from the pan.
Serve and enjoy this fragrant, soft, and delicately flavored cake that combines the freshness of lemon with the warmth of vanilla and cornmeal.
Perfect for a light afternoon treat, this cake will surely impress with its irresistible aroma and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
