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"Schiacciata alla Fiorentina" is a wonderfully straightforward, moist cake, commonly enjoyed in the city of Florence during the Carnival season in February. This classic delicacy is imbued with the delightful fragrances of orange and vanilla, and elegantly finished with a dusting of icing sugar.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp whole milk (warm)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large orange juice and zest
  • ⅛ tsp salt (pinch)
Decorate
  • powdered sugar
  • cocoa powder

Method
 

  1. Initiate the preheating process for the oven, setting it to 360°F (180°C).
  2. Whisk together the eggs and sugar until they become fluffy and pale. Then, incorporate the milk, extra virgin olive oil, vanilla extract, and orange juice, and continue to whisk.
  3. Gently incorporate the flour, baking powder, salt, and orange zest, folding them into the mixture until well combined.
  4. Pour the batter into an 8x10 inch baking dish that has been lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes or until fully cooked.

Notes

Download a free image of a fleur de lis and cut out a stencil design from it.
Place the fleur de lis stencil design in the middle of the cake. Use a small sieve to fill in the stencil with baking cocoa powder.