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This is a traditional Italian sponge cake, sometimes known as Torta Margherita. Over time, it has evolved and a creamy filling is sometimes added. It makes a wonderfully rich and creamy cake which is perfect to enjoy for dessert or for afternoon tea. This is a treat/occasional dish, and For a lighter cake, the sponge can be eaten without the filling
Ingredients
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6 SERVINGS
- 4 medium eggs (separated)
- 200 grams Bertolli spread (& extra for greasing)
- 200 grams caster sugar
- 150 grams plain flour
- 50 grams cornflour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 vanilla powder (x sachet, or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
- 1 lemon
- icing sugar (Sifted)
- 1 cake (x round, tin 22 cm in diameter – lightly greased and lined with baking parchment paper)
- 50 grams Bertolli spread
- 150 grams icing sugar (sieved)
- 1 vanilla pod (or 1x sachet of vanilla powder)
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Directions
- Preheat the oven to 180 °C, 160°C fan oven.
- Whisk the egg whites until stiff and set aside. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks until well amalgamated. In a larger bowl, cream together the Bertolli Spread and sugar. Gradually add the yolks. Gradually fold in flour, cornflour, baking powder, vanilla powder and lemon zest. Gently fold the stiff egg whites this into the mixture with a metal spoon until well combined.
- Pour into the prepared cake tin and bake for about 30 to 35 minutes until golden and springy to the touch. You can check if it is cooked by inserting a wooden skewer in the centre, if it comes out dry the cake is ready. Remove, tip out onto a wire rack to cool, then with a sharp knife carefully cut horizontally into two layers.
- Combine all the filling ingredients together in a bowl until smooth. Place in the fridge and use when required. Spread the creamy filling over the cold cake layers and sandwich together. Sprinkle with lots of sifted icing sugar over the top and serve.
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710Calories
Sodium
Fat
Carbs
Fiber
Potassium
Calories710Calories from Fat150 |
% DAILY VALUE |
Total Fat17g26% |
Saturated Fat4.5g23% |
Trans Fat |
Cholesterol185mg62% |
Sodium430mg18% |
Potassium200mg6% |
Protein12g |
Calories from Fat150 |
% DAILY VALUE |
Total Carbohydrate133g44% |
Dietary Fiber3g12% |
Sugars59g |
Vitamin A6% |
Vitamin C25% |
Calcium20% |
Iron15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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