Florentine+Sponge+Cake

Sarah Swank
 * __Schiacciata Alla Fiorentina (Florentine Sponge Cake) __** 


 * Makes: ** 12 servings

__Ingredients __

 * 250g all-purpose flour, sifted
 * 2 teaspoons baking powder
 * 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (or 50g lard)
 * 1 cup milk
 * grated orange peel from 1 orange
 * ½ tsp saffron powder
 * 90g sugar
 * 2 eggs
 * ¼ tsp salt
 * powdered sugar to decorate

__ Directions __
 * 1) In a medium bowl, mix all of the ingredients and beat thoroughly until the batter is smooth and thick with no lumps.
 * 2) Grease a shallow rectangular baking pan and pour in the batter (the schiacciata should be about 2 cm high). Bake at 150°c for 30 minutes. Sprinkle plenty of powdered sugar on top of the cake.
 * 3) Can slice the cake and fill with whipped cream or frosting

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