The cake with 12 spoons is a classic of home cooking, a dessert that evokes childhood memories and familiar scents. I don't know exactly where this recipe comes from, but I remember my grandmother often prepared it, especially when unexpected guests arrived. It was her ace in the hole, a simple but always appreciated dessert. Its simplicity is precisely its strength: few ingredients, all easily available, and a procedure accessible to everyone. Each ingredient has a very specific role in the success of this cake. The 00 flour gives the right structure, making it soft and light. The sugar, in addition to sweetening, contributes to browning in the oven. The water and seed oil, in equal quantities, give moisture and softness, preventing the cake from being dry. The eggs are essential to bind the ingredients and give softness. The baking powder, of course, is the leavening agent that allows the cake to rise in the oven. The vanillin and lemon zest add a touch of perfume and freshness, making the flavor more interesting. A pinch of salt enhances the flavors. Preparing this cake with the Thermomix® is child's play. It is important to follow the order of the ingredients indicated in the recipe to obtain a homogeneous mixture. When whipping the eggs with the sugar, it is essential that the mixture becomes frothy and light, in order to incorporate air and make the cake softer. The lemon zest must be grated finely, avoiding the white part (the so-called albedo), which is bitter. When adding the flour and baking powder, it is important not to work the dough too much, otherwise the cake may be gummy. To vary the recipe, you can add chocolate chips to the dough, or fresh fruit cut into pieces, such as apples, pears or berries. For a more delicious version, you can add a tablespoon of bitter cocoa powder. For a gluten-free version, you can replace the 00 flour with a mixture of gluten-free flours. For a vegan version, you can replace the eggs with 120g of applesauce or mashed banana. Cake with 12 spoons is perfect for breakfast, snack or as a dessert at the end of the meal. It can be served plain, sprinkled with icing sugar, or accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a spoonful of whipped cream. It goes well with a hot tea, a coffee or a glass of milk. The cake can be stored at room temperature, under a glass dome or in an airtight container, for 2-3 days. It can also be frozen, cut into slices, to preserve it longer. To prepare it in advance, you can prepare the dough and store it in the refrigerator overnight. Before baking, it is important to bring it back to room temperature.

Soft Cake with 12 Spoons

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Ingredients (10 ingredients)

Preparation (5 steps)

Eggs and sugar

Flavor the dough

Add the liquids

Incorporate the powders

Transfer to the cake tin and bake

Finished cooking? Great! 🎉

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