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Sandy Cake

Sandy Cake

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Sandy Cake is a soft and fragrant dessert, characterized by a soft texture similar to sand. Its recipe, traditional from the Liguria region, involves the use of simple ingredients such as flour, potato starch, butter, eggs, baking powder, sugar, grated lemon zest, and a touch of rum. The cake is baked in a buttered and floured pan, creating a golden and crispy crust. Ideal to enjoy for breakfast or a snack, Sandy Cake keeps well for a few days.

Difficulty: Medium
Cooking: 30 min
Preparation: 20 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • Flour150G
  • Potato starch150G
  • Butter300G
  • Eggs4
  • Baking powder1Pinch
  • Sugar300G
  • Grated lemon zestto taste
  • Rum1Tablespoon
  • Salt1Pinch
  • Butter for the pan:
  • Flour for the pan:

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 7

    Let the butter soften at room temperature, then place it in a bowl and cream it using a whisk

  2. STEP 2 OF 7

    Add the sugar and continue to mix until you have a fluffy and homogeneous mixture

  3. STEP 3 OF 7

    Also add the egg yolks one at a time, making sure to incorporate each one well before adding the next

  4. STEP 4 OF 7

    In another bowl, mix the flour, potato starch, and a pinch of baking powder, and add the mixture to the egg and sugar mixture, sprinkling it in

  5. STEP 5 OF 7

    Flavor the dough with a tablespoon of rum, a little grated lemon zest, and a pinch of salt, and let it rest in a cool place for 30 minutes

  6. STEP 6 OF 7

    In a bowl, beat the four egg whites until stiff peaks form, gently fold them into the prepared mixture, and pour everything into a buttered and floured cake pan

  7. STEP 7 OF 7

    Bake the cake in a preheated oven (160 degrees) for 40 minutes, then turn it out onto a serving plate, let it cool, and serve

Suggestions

  • Baking pan

  • Parchment paper

General Information

Storage notes

Store Sandy Cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

More information

Sandy Cake is a typical dessert of Ligurian cuisine.

Origin

Italia, Liguria

Analysis

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Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)424.47
Carbohydrates (g)50.33
of which Sugars (g)28.57
Fat (g)24.03
of which Saturates (g)13.67
Protein (g)4.11
Fiber (g)0.3
Sale (g)0.17
  • Proteins
    4.11g·5%
  • Carbohydrates
    50.33g·64%
  • Fats
    24.03g·31%
  • Fibers
    0.3g·0%