Bizcocho
Indulge in the classic simplicity of Bizcocho, a golden Spanish sponge cake that embodies the perfect balance of airy texture and rich flavor. This easy-to-follow recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, eggs, and sugar, along with vibrant notes of lemon zest and vanilla extract for a delightful aroma and taste. Moistened with whole milk and vegetable oil, the cake rises beautifully, thanks to the added baking powder, delivering a tender crumb that's ideal for enjoying with coffee or tea. Ready in under an hour, including prep and bake time, Bizcocho is effortlessly dusted with powdered sugar for an elegant finish. Perfect for everyday treats or special occasions, this light and fluffy dessert serves up to eight and is a testament to home-baked goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 10 g baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 4 large eggs
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 125 ml whole milk
- 125 ml vegetable oil
- 1 lemon lemon zest
- 5 ml vanilla extract
- 15 g powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 23 cm (9-inch) round cake pan.
In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until the mixture is thick and pale, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the lemon zest and vanilla extract into the egg mixture.
With the mixer on low speed, gradually add half of the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, mixing until just combined.
Add the milk and vegetable oil to the mixture, mixing until smooth.
Gently fold in the remaining dry ingredients using a spatula, being careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3074 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 136.0 g | 174% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.8 g | 124% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 71.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 760 mg | 253% | |
| Sodium | 1453 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 420.4 g | 153% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 222.9 g | ||
| Protein | 55.3 g | 111% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.5 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 320 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 768 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
