Simple Italian Cake

Light, fluffy, and delicately sweet — this Simple Italian Cake brings the charm of Italian baking right to your kitchen. Made with basic ingredients and a touch of lemon, it’s perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea, or dessert with a dusting of powdered sugar on top.

🍰 Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 3 large eggs

  • ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)

  • ½ cup milk

  • 2 tsp baking powder

  • Zest of 1 lemon (or orange for variation)

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Pinch of salt

  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)

🧁 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.

  2. Whisk eggs and sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy.

  3. Add oil, milk, vanilla, and lemon zest, and mix well.

  4. Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt, then gently fold to combine.

  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

  6. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

  7. Cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.

☕ Serving Tip

Serve with coffee, tea, or a scoop of vanilla gelato for an authentic Italian touch.