Schiacciata alla Fiorentina or Italian Easter Cake

Schiacciata alla Fiorentina or Italian Easter Cake
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 10 mins
  • SERVING
    15 People
  • VIEWS
    19

Celebrate Easter or any occasion with this delightful Schiacciata alla Fiorentina, a traditional Italian cake with a unique texture, somewhere between spongy and cake-like. Infused with bright orange flavors, it's simple to make yet utterly irresistible. Elevate it further with a luscious warm orange sauce for a truly spectacular dessert.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    28 g
  • Cholesterol
    25 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    3 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    159 mg
  • Sugar
    15 g
  • Fat
    5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat your oven to 360°F (180°C). (5 minutes)

02

Step

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish generously with butter to prevent sticking. (2 minutes)

03

Step

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, warm milk, olive oil, orange zest, orange juice, eggs, baking powder, vanilla extract, and nutmeg. Mix well until the batter is smooth and thoroughly combined. (8 minutes)

04

Step

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish, ensuring it spreads to all corners. (2 minutes)

05

Step

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (30 minutes)

06

Step

Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the texture to set. (60 minutes)

For an extra touch of flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of orange liqueur to the batter.
If you don't have fresh oranges, you can substitute with high-quality orange juice and orange zest, but fresh is always best!
Dusting the cooled cake with powdered sugar adds a lovely finishing touch.
Serve with a dollop of mascarpone cheese or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra decadent treat.

Gabriella Renner

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 3.2/ 5 ( 6 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Quinn Rolfson

    I added a pinch of salt to the batter, and it balanced the sweetness perfectly. Will definitely make this again.

  • Sheila Kling

    This recipe is fantastic! The cake came out perfectly moist and flavorful. The orange zest really shines through.

  • Dallas Hamill

    I was a bit skeptical about the olive oil, but it works so well! The cake has a lovely, subtle richness.

  • Lisa Maggio

    Easy to follow instructions, and the result is a beautiful and delicious cake. My family loved it!

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