Cake Rusk
Indulge in the delightful crunch of homemade Cake Rusk, a double-baked treat that perfectly bridges the gap between cake and biscotti. This simple yet elegant recipe begins with a rich, buttery loaf infused with the warm notes of vanilla. After its first bake, the cake is sliced and baked again to golden, crisp perfection, resulting in a biscuit-like texture that's irresistibly dunkable. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and a fragrant blend of pantry staples like all-purpose flour, eggs, and butter, Cake Rusk is the ultimate tea-time companion that’s as easy to make as it is to savor. Perfect for pairing with your favorite cup of coffee or chai, this classic rusk delivers a nostalgic crunch in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 pinch Salt
- 100 grams Butter
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gently fold in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, slice the cake into 1/2 inch thick slices.
Arrange the slices on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake again at 150°C (300°F) for 15 minutes. Flip the slices over and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
Let the cake rusk cool completely before storing in an airtight container. Enjoy with tea or coffee.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1846 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 93.8 g | 120% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.3 g | 246% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 610 mg | 203% | |
| Sodium | 1269 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 219.3 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 103.2 g | ||
| Protein | 29.9 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 135 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 377 mg | 8% | |
*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.
