Nutmeg Feathercake
Delight in the simplicity and charm of Nutmeg Feathercake, a light and fluffy dessert that’s as comforting as it is timeless. This soft, tender cake is infused with the warm, aromatic flavor of freshly ground nutmeg, making it the perfect treat for cozy gatherings or afternoon tea. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this easy-to-make recipe combines pantry staples like flour, butter, and sugar with a hint of vanilla and a dusting of powdered sugar for a beautifully elegant finish. Perfectly moist and subtly spiced, it pairs wonderfully with a hot cup of coffee or a dollop of whipped cream. Whether you're serving it to guests or enjoying a slice on your own, Nutmeg Feathercake is sure to impress with its nostalgic appeal and delicate sweetness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 115 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 120 milliliters whole milk
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs to the butter mixture, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth it out with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 28-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2437 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.6 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.9 g | 324% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 638 mg | 213% | |
| Sodium | 2288 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 330.1 g | 120% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 172.5 g | ||
| Protein | 38.3 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 264 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 579 mg | 12% | |
*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.
