Italian Margherita Cake / Torta Margherita

Cake on plate with a slice on a spatula.

5 from 4 votes

Italian Margherita Cake / Torta Margherita

This Simple Italian Margherita Cake is the perfect addition to your morning coffee or tea add a layer of your favourite hazelnut filling.

Prep Time15

Cook Time35

Total Time50

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: servings

Calories: 342kcal

Author: Rosemary Molloy

Ingredients

2 cups cake flour (235 grams)
1½ teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
2 large eggs*
1 large egg yolk*
¾ cup granulated sugar (150 grams)
1 teaspoon vanilla
½ cup + 2½ tablespoons butter (melted & cooled) (147 grams, total, if doubling the recipe then double this amount)
¼ cup + 2 tablespoons milk* (I used 2%) (90 grams total, if doubling the recipe then double this amount)
½-¾ cup Hazelnut cream (Nutella) (148-222 grams)

*Room temperature, remove from the fridge 30-45 minutes before using.

EXTRAS

2-3 tablespoons powdered/icing sugar

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Pre-heat oven 350F (180C). Grease and flour a 9-10 inch (23-25 cm) bundt pan.
In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
In the mixing bowl beat the eggs, yolk, vanilla and sugar until light fluffy about 3-4 minutes, gradually add the melted cooled butter while beating. Then alternately add the dry ingredients and milk, beating until smooth.
Pour half the mixture in the prepared bundt pan, drizzle the hazelnut cream on top and cover with remaining batter. Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before dusting with powdered sugar if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

If you don't have cake or pastry flour then you can make your own,for every cup of all purpose flour remove 2 tablespoons and replace with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch. Be sure to sift them together to remove any lumps.

How to store it

The cake is best kept in an airtight container or on a cake plate under glass, at room temperature. It should keep for about 4-5 days. It can also be frozen in a freezer safe container. It will be keep for up to a month in the freezer.

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