Cream Cake

Name: Cream Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Fresh liquid cream ¾ cup; Eggs 3; Type 00 flour 1.6 cups; Sugar 0.6 cup; Lemon peel 1; Baking powder 3 ½ tsp; Salt 1 pinch; Powdered sugar to taste

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Vegetarian

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Serving: 6
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Cream cake, or torta alla panna, really holds a special place in the Italian kitchen. Why? Because of its simplicity and authenticity. This classic cream cake recipe uses just a few basic ingredients—fresh cream, eggs and flour—leaving out butter or oil. The result? A moist and velvety cake. Like, biting into a tender cloud. In Italy, families enjoy this homemade cream cake throughout the day. In the morning, it might be dusted with powdered sugar. Evening? It's dressed up with whipped cream and berries. Whether you eat it plain or add chocolate shavings, this cake can make any moment feel more special. Seriously good stuff.

Across different Italian regions, people get creative with their easy cream cake. Some add a hint of citrus zest for a unique twist. Others throw in chocolate chips or a swirl of jam. The beauty of this cake? It is adaptable—it’s just as delicious with a bit of fruit on top as it is with a simple cream filling. Unlike a heavy vanilla cream cake or a super super rich chocolate cream cake, torta alla panna remains light. Its golden, fluffy texture is what makes it so loved. Kids and adults alike reach for a slice when they crave a snack or a comforting treat. And you know what? It's always a hit at parties or family meals. Baking a cream cake like this showcases the best of Italian comfort food: easy to make, unfussy, and always delicious. With just a handful of cream cake ingredients, you can create something that brings people together, no matter the occasion. This cake is not only a testament to the Italian tradition of simple yet flavorful desserts but also a reminder of the joy found in shared meals and cherished moments. Which is great. Pretty much.

How to prepare Cream Cake

To prepare the cream cake, start by pouring the whole eggs 1 and sugar into a large bowl 2. Then beat with electric whisks until the eggs are pale, fluffy, and frothy 3.

Next, add the fresh cream 4 and continue to beat with the electric whisks 5 to combine the mixture 6.

Continue by adding the grated zest of one lemon 7, keep mixing 8, and add the pinch of salt 9.

Now you can add the flour, making sure to sift it with a sieve 10. Once well combined 11, the last step is to add the sifted baking powder 12.

At this point, continue to mix with the electric whisks until you obtain a creamy and homogeneous mixture 13. Pour the mixture into a springform pan of 7-8 inches lined with parchment paper or greased and floured 14 15. Bake in a preheated static oven at 350°F in the middle rack for about 45 minutes. Times may vary depending on the oven, check the baking with a toothpick.

The cream cake is ready, take it out of the oven and let it cool down 16. Once cool, transfer it to a plate and serve it with a dusting of powdered sugar 17 18.