To prepare a delicious and fluffy cake, we will start by preparing the necessary ingredients. Make sure you have on hand 4 fresh eggs, 200 g of sugar, 1 packet of vanilla sugar, 1 essence of rum, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 300 g of flour, 1 packet of baking powder, 200 ml of milk, and a little butter for greasing the pan. The aroma and texture of this cake are truly special, and the preparation process is simple and enjoyable.
We start by separating the egg yolks from the egg whites. In a large bowl, add the egg yolks and mix them well with the sugar, vanilla sugar, rum essence, and cinnamon. Use an electric mixer or a whisk to obtain a homogeneous and creamy mixture. This mixture will become the flavorful base of our cake.
In another bowl, sift the flour and mix it with the baking powder. Gradually add this flour mixture to the egg yolk mixture, stirring constantly to avoid the formation of lumps. It is important to incorporate the flour gently to keep the air in the mixture, which will give the cake a fluffy texture.
The next step is to add the milk. Gradually incorporate it, stirring continuously until the mixture becomes homogeneous and fluid. Now it’s time to deal with the egg whites. In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with a small amount of salt until you obtain a firm and glossy foam. This will add volume and airiness to our cake.
With a spatula or wooden spoon, take a portion of the beaten egg whites and add them to the egg yolk mixture. Mix carefully, using gentle folding motions to avoid losing the air in the egg whites. Continue to add the egg whites until the end, ensuring everything is well combined.
Now that you have a homogeneous mixture, prepare a cake pan that you generously grease with butter, ensuring it is well covered to prevent sticking. Carefully pour the mixture into the pan and level the surface with a spatula. On top, you can sprinkle ingredients for a mosaic decoration, such as grated chocolate, nuts, or candied fruits, for an extra flavor and appearance.
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and place the pan in the already heated oven. Let the cake bake at low heat for about 45 minutes. It is important not to open the oven door in the first 30 minutes to avoid lowering the temperature and compromising the airy texture. When the cake is ready, check with a toothpick if it is well baked; it should come out clean.
After you take it out of the oven, sprinkle a packet of vanilla sugar on top for a sweet and aromatic taste. Let it cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer it to a platter. This cake is perfect served alongside a cup of tea or coffee, but it can be enjoyed anytime. Your delight is now ready to be savored!
We start by separating the egg yolks from the egg whites. In a large bowl, add the egg yolks and mix them well with the sugar, vanilla sugar, rum essence, and cinnamon. Use an electric mixer or a whisk to obtain a homogeneous and creamy mixture. This mixture will become the flavorful base of our cake.
In another bowl, sift the flour and mix it with the baking powder. Gradually add this flour mixture to the egg yolk mixture, stirring constantly to avoid the formation of lumps. It is important to incorporate the flour gently to keep the air in the mixture, which will give the cake a fluffy texture.
The next step is to add the milk. Gradually incorporate it, stirring continuously until the mixture becomes homogeneous and fluid. Now it’s time to deal with the egg whites. In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with a small amount of salt until you obtain a firm and glossy foam. This will add volume and airiness to our cake.
With a spatula or wooden spoon, take a portion of the beaten egg whites and add them to the egg yolk mixture. Mix carefully, using gentle folding motions to avoid losing the air in the egg whites. Continue to add the egg whites until the end, ensuring everything is well combined.
Now that you have a homogeneous mixture, prepare a cake pan that you generously grease with butter, ensuring it is well covered to prevent sticking. Carefully pour the mixture into the pan and level the surface with a spatula. On top, you can sprinkle ingredients for a mosaic decoration, such as grated chocolate, nuts, or candied fruits, for an extra flavor and appearance.
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and place the pan in the already heated oven. Let the cake bake at low heat for about 45 minutes. It is important not to open the oven door in the first 30 minutes to avoid lowering the temperature and compromising the airy texture. When the cake is ready, check with a toothpick if it is well baked; it should come out clean.
After you take it out of the oven, sprinkle a packet of vanilla sugar on top for a sweet and aromatic taste. Let it cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer it to a platter. This cake is perfect served alongside a cup of tea or coffee, but it can be enjoyed anytime. Your delight is now ready to be savored!
Ingredients
4 eggs, 1 cup of flour, 2 tablespoons of milk, 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon, a pinch of salt, 1 packet of baking powder, 2 packets of vanilla sugar (one in the mixture and one on top of the cake), rum essence, mosaic decoration for garnish, butter for greasing the pan.