Ciambellone

A light Italian lemon ring cake made by creaming butter and sugar, folding in whisked egg whites, and baking.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 398.2 kcals 3982.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 49.7 grams 496.5 grams
Fat 19.5 grams 194.8 grams
Protein 6.1 grams 61.2 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
10 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
300
g
100
g
Potato Flour
or cornflour
1
tsp
Baking Powder
mixed with vanilla essence
Dairy
200
g
Butter
softened, plus extra for greasing
4
piece
Eggs
free-range, separated
60
ml
Milk
4-6 tbsp
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
zest only
GrainsCereals

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 170°C and grease a baking ring mould.
  • Cream the butter and sugar in a bowl until pale and creamy.
  • Stir in egg yolks, flour, potato flour, lemon zest, and 60ml of milk.
  • Add the baking powder and vanilla essence mixture to the batter.
  • Whisk egg whites to soft peaks and fold them into the mixture.
  • Pour into the mould and bake for 20 minutes until golden.