Dessert
Schiacciata alla Fiorentina - Florentine Carnival Cake
A true Florentine classic.
A true Florentine classic.
The "Schiacciata alla Fiorentina" is a quintessential Florentine treat, especially during Carnival season. This subtly sweet, airy cake, dusted with powdered sugar and often adorned with the iconic "giglio" (lily) of Florence in cocoa powder, is a delightful representation of the city's culinary traditions. Its simple yet elegant flavor and texture make it a beloved dish, perfect for celebrating festive occasions!
Egg (Medium Yellow) 3
Sugar (Granulated) 8 table-spoon
Extra-virgin olive oil 6 table-spoon
All-purpose flour 12 table-spoon
Baking powder 1 table-spoon
Orange 1
Salt pinch
Preheat oven to 140C. Lightly butter and flour medium-sized shallow rectangular baking pan, and set aside.
Zest and juice 1 medium blonde orange, set aside.
In medium-size mixing bowl, blend eggs, sugar, oil, and salt together with electric mixer until well amalgamated. Add in orange zest and juice, and blend.
Add in flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, blending after each addition. Your batter should look smooth and well-mixed. The last step will be mixing in the baking powder and blending well.
Once your batter is completely mixed, pour into your prepped baking dish.
Bake for about 20 minutes, checking with a toothpick inserted into the middle for doneness. If toothpick comes out from the middle of the cake with wet batter attached, your cake is not ready to be removed from the oven quite yet. Toothpick inserted into the middle should exit cake with just a few crumbs attached.
When toothpick comes out as such, remove from heat and turn off oven. Allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and allowing to cool further.
Preparing this traditional cake is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in Florentine culture. If you're eager to learn more about Italian cooking and traditions, consider joining a class or tour with MaMa Florence. This experience will guide you through the secrets of regional cuisine, allowing you to recreate the flavors of Florence in your own kitchen. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a curious beginner, MaMa Florence provides an enriching and enjoyable culinary journey.
4.8 12 reviews
I made a half batch as a test and immediately regretted not making the full one.
Made it at altitude, which changes everything, and it needed a good deal longer than stated. Worth mentioning for anybody else up in the mountains. The visual cues in the recipe are what saved it, because the timings were useless to me.
There is one ingredient in here doing most of the work, and that is the one I would not substitute.
Made it the day ahead, which the recipe allows for, and it was all the better for the wait. I had been nervous about the proportions and there was no need.
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