Genoa Cake
Genoa Cake is named after the city of Genoa in Italy, where it is believed to have originated.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Genoa Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a loaf tin.
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
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Sift in the flour and baking powder, then fold in the lemon zest, almonds, candied cherries, and mixed peel.
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Pour the batter into the prepared tin and smooth the top.
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Bake for 1 hour, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and let it rest in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once cooled, slice and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
