FLORENTINE SPONGE CAKE

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The saffron is what got my attention. I haven't tried it yet, but I thought I would put it here for safe keeping. Originally from the art of cooking web site.

Provided by Canuck Mum

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup plain white flour (sifted)
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup milk
1 orange, rind of
1/2 teaspoon powdered saffron
1/2 cup sugar (or to taste)
2 eggs
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup icing sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 150°C.
  • Put the sifted flour, baking powder, oil, milk, grated orange rind, saffron, sugar, eggs, and a pinch of salt into a mixing bowl and beat together thoroughly until all the lumps are gone and the batter is smooth and thick.
  • Grease a shallow rectangular baking pan and pour in the mixture.
  • Bake for half an hour.
  • Sprinkle plenty of icing sugar on top.
  • If you prefer it sweeter, you can slice the cake in two (horizontally!) and fill it with whatever you like (whipped cream, chocolate icing, etc).

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