Nua Cake

Nua cake with custard or cocoa cream or even both. An easy cake to make with ingredients always available at home, a cake with many variations. Besides being white, it is really good also with chocolate and custard. There are several options that make the Nua cake accessible even to those following a vegan, dairy-free, and sugar-free diet. Custard can be prepared without eggs and with plant-based milk, using brown sugar or erythritol, a natural sweetener.

  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cost: Economical
  • Preparation time: 30 Minutes
  • Portions: 8
  • Cooking methods: Oven
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: All seasons
467.92 Kcal
calories per serving
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  • Energy 467.92 (Kcal)
  • Carbohydrates 62.02 (g) of which sugars 32.81 (g)
  • Proteins 10.79 (g)
  • Fat 21.49 (g) of which saturated 4.75 (g)of which unsaturated 15.93 (g)
  • Fibers 0.93 (g)
  • Sodium 54.62 (mg)

Indicative values for a portion of 150 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.

* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov

Ingredients to prepare the Nua cake

  • 4 eggs
  • 130 ml vegetable oil
  • 100 ml milk
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 packet baking powder
  • 1 lemon (grated zest)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup ml milk
  • lemon zest (grated)

Tools to prepare the cake

  • Springform Pan
  • Whisk
  • Stand Mixer
  • Hand Mixer
  • Parchment Paper
  • Sieve
  • Spoon

Steps to prepare the cake

  • Prepare the cream by whisking the egg with the sugar, flour, and warm milk.

  • On medium heat, stirring constantly with the whisk for 5 minutes, the cream thickens.

  • In the stand mixer, place the eggs with sugar, and grate the zest of a lemon.

  • Sift the flour and alternate with milk and oil, also adding the baking powder.

  • Pour the prepared mixture of the Nua cake into a 24 cm pan lined with parchment paper.

  • In spoonfuls and in a random order, distribute the custard over the uncooked cake.

  • Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes. Use a toothpick to check the doneness.

  • Here is the Nua cake, ideal for breakfast or a snack for your children.

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My name is Pina, and my passion is food and cooking in general. On the blog, I focus on regional dishes like those from my birthplace, Sicily. I also feature dishes from Lazio, the region that has hosted me for over 40 years, but in general, I cover all Italian regions. Traveling and exploring is my second passion, so I couldn't leave out dishes from around the "World" on my blog. My blog is divided into simple and essential sections like appetizers, first courses, main courses, side dishes, bread and leavened products, jams and preserves, wines and wineries, and of course, travels. Desserts are included, and finally, there is a dedicated corner for gluten-free options. Easy recipes, explained step by step and always updated.

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