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slice of airy winter sponge cake dusted with powdered sugar on ceramic plate in soft sunlight

Simple Winter Cake with Subtle Sweetness

Chef Enzo, an Italian-American cuisine expert from Eat Every Slice, smiling while enjoying a plate of homemade pasta garnished with fresh basil.Enzo R.
A light winter cake with a soft crumb and gentle sweetness. Simple to make and perfect for cozy sharing with coffee or tea.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Cake, Dessert
Cuisine Italian-Inspired
Servings 10 slices
Calories 235 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand Mixer or Whisk
  • Cake pan
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter

  • 3 eggs room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil or neutral oil
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon or orange zest
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a cake pan with parchment paper.
  • Whisk eggs and sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
  • Add oil, milk, vanilla, and zest and whisk until combined.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  • Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture.
  • Pour batter into pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until set and lightly golden.
  • Cool briefly, then transfer to rack to cool completely.

Notes

Dust lightly with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
Keyword easy winter baking, light winter dessert, simple winter cake, subtle sweet cake