Ciambella Della Nonna Italian Breakfast Cake
Experience the charm of rustic Italian mornings with Ciambella Della Nonna, a traditional Italian breakfast cake that’s as heartwarming as Nonna’s embrace. This light, fluffy bundt cake is delicately sweetened with granulated sugar, infused with the zesty brightness of fresh lemon zest, and enriched with sunflower oil for a moist, tender crumb. Perfectly balanced with a hint of vanilla and a dusting of powdered sugar, this cake embodies simple yet elegant flavors. Easy to prepare with pantry staples, it bakes to golden perfection in just 35 minutes, making it an ideal choice for lazy weekend breakfasts or an effortless teatime treat. Serve this classic Italian delight with a steaming cup of coffee or tea and savor a slice of dolce vita right in your own kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams All-purpose flour
- 180 grams Granulated sugar
- 3 large Eggs
- 120 milliliters Whole milk
- 100 milliliters Sunflower oil (or mild vegetable oil)
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 lemon Lemon zest
- 10 grams Powdered sugar
- 1 pinch Pinch of salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 22-24 cm (9-inch) bundt or ring cake pan with oil and lightly dust with flour. Tap out any excess flour.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs and granulated sugar. Use a hand mixer or whisk to beat them together until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color (about 3-4 minutes).
Stir in the milk, sunflower oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
Add the lemon zest and a pinch of salt for a burst of fresh flavor.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently with a spatula or mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, carefully invert the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar for a decorative touch before serving.
Slice and enjoy your Ciambella Della Nonna with a cup of coffee or tea for a classic Italian breakfast experience!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.2 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.7 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 573 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 1752 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 434.6 g | 158% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 197.6 g | ||
| Protein | 54.0 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 293 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 16.6 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 742 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.
