Ciambellone
In Italy, the word ciambella means doughnut. And anything with a hole in the center is called a ciambella including doughnut shaped cookies. This cake is basically a big doughnut, thus it is called a ciambellone. While there are many different varieties of ciambellone, this is a very quick and easy version using lemon zest for the predominant flavor. It is light, moist and flavorful and not too sweet. Enjoy it as a dessert or a snack any time of day.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups of flour
3/4 cups of sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
Zest of one lemon finely chopped
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup minus one teaspoon milk
Equipment
Oven preheated to 350 degrees F
Electric mixer
Buttered and floured bunt cake pan
To Make the Ciambellone
Step 1: With an electric mixer combine the eggs and sugar until light in color and increased in volume.
Step 2: Gradually add the milk followed by the olive oil and continue to mix until well integrated.
Step 3: Add the lemon zest, flour and baking powder and vanilla and continue to mix on medium speed until all ingredients are integrated, but do not over mix.
Step 4: Pour the batter into the prepared bunt pan.
Step 5: Place the pan in the center of the oven and bake for approximately 35 minutes until it is golden brown and a cake tester comes out clean.
Step 6: Remove from oven and let cool prior to removing from the pan. Top with powdered sugar prior to serving.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups of flour
3/4 cups of sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
Zest of one lemon finely chopped
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup minus one teaspoon milk
Equipment
Oven preheated to 350 degrees F
Electric mixer
Buttered and floured bunt cake pan
To Make the Ciambellone
Step 1: With an electric mixer combine the eggs and sugar until light in color and increased in volume.
Step 2: Gradually add the milk followed by the olive oil and continue to mix until well integrated.
Step 3: Add the lemon zest, flour and baking powder and vanilla and continue to mix on medium speed until all ingredients are integrated, but do not over mix.
Step 4: Pour the batter into the prepared bunt pan.
Step 5: Place the pan in the center of the oven and bake for approximately 35 minutes until it is golden brown and a cake tester comes out clean.
Step 6: Remove from oven and let cool prior to removing from the pan. Top with powdered sugar prior to serving.