Here’s what you’ll need to make it as it was made back then:
3 eggs
180g sugar
200g all-purpose flour
80ml vegetable oil (or 100g softened butter)
100ml milk
1 sachet baking powder
Zest of 1 lemon (or vanilla, if desired)
Powdered sugar for garnish
Simple yet balanced ingredients for a soft, aromatic, and tall cake.
Preparation
1. Beat the eggs with the sugar.
Using an electric mixer, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the liquid ingredients.
Add the oil (or melted butter, if you
