Grape Cake

Grape Cake - A Seasonal Delight

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 40 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Number of servings: 12

Welcome to your kitchen! Today I present you with a delicious and simple grape cake recipe, perfect for enjoying as a snack, accompanied by a cup of tea or coffee. This moist and flavorful cake combines the sweetness of grapes with the citrus notes of lemon and orange, offering an explosion of flavors in every slice.

Necessary ingredients:

- 5 eggs
- 300 g sugar
- 200 g butter
- 100 ml oil
- 150 ml milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 400 g flour
- 1 packet baking powder
- Zest of 2 lemons
- Zest of 2 oranges
- 800 g grapes (preferably seedless, red or green)

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Preparing the ingredients: Start by preheating the oven to 180°C. Prepare a baking tray (about 30x20 cm) by greasing it with butter and lining it with baking paper. This step is essential to ensure that the cake will release easily after baking.

2. Beat the eggs with sugar: In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar using a mixer on medium speed. Continue mixing until the mixture becomes white and fluffy. This process will introduce air into the mixture, giving the cake a light texture.

3. Add the wet ingredients: Melt the butter and let it cool slightly. Add the melted butter, oil, milk, and vanilla essence to the bowl with the eggs and sugar. Mix well with a spatula to combine the ingredients.

4. Incorporate the dry ingredients: In another bowl, mix the flour with the baking powder and the lemon and orange zest. This will add a fresh flavor to the cake. Sift the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and mix gently until combined, being careful not to overmix to avoid affecting the texture.

5. Add the grapes: Clean the grapes, wash them, and cut them in half to distribute them evenly in the batter. Gently fold them into the mixture, being careful not to crush them.

6. Baking: Pour the mixture into the prepared tray and level the surface with a spatula. Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake the cake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The cake should be golden on top.

7. Cooling and serving: Once the cake is baked, let it cool in the tray for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. You can sprinkle powdered sugar on top for an elegant look. Serve the cake cut into cubes or slices, accompanied by a scoop of ice cream or sweet cream.

Useful tips:

- Variations: You can experiment with other seasonal fruits, such as peaches or plums, instead of grapes. These will add a different note to your cake.
- Oil: Use sunflower oil or light olive oil to avoid altering the cake's flavor.
- Storage: The cake keeps well in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days, or in the fridge for a week.

Now that you have all this information, you are ready to prepare a delicious grape cake that will surely impress everyone at your table. Enjoy and bon appétit!