Paradise Cake WITHOUT butter

paradise cake without butter
  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Cost: Cheap
  • Preparation time: 30 Minutes
  • Portions: servings for a 6 – 7 inch pan
  • Cooking methods: Electric oven
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: All seasons
334.58 Kcal
calories per serving
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  • Energy 334.58 (Kcal)
  • Carbohydrates 57.47 (g) of which sugars 33.55 (g)
  • Proteins 6.27 (g)
  • Fat 10.51 (g) of which saturated 2.42 (g)of which unsaturated 7.53 (g)
  • Fibers 0.51 (g)
  • Sodium 38.93 (mg)

Indicative values for a portion of 100 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

Quantities for a 9.5 inch pan – 26 cm

Quantities for a 9.5 inch pan – 26 cm

– 4 medium eggs
– 1 1/2 cups sugar (1 cup + 1/2 cup)
– 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 1/4 cups rice flour (or cornstarch)
– half a packet of baking powder
– a pinch of salt
– the zest of one organic lemon (or vanilla) – optional
– 1/3 cup peanut oil
– 1/3 cup water
Proceed as indicated above

Fillings – lactose-containing fillings

custard

pistachio cream


Paradise CREAM
– 3/4 cup fresh liquid cream (dairy section)
– 1/4 cup condensed milk (or 2 teaspoons of powdered sugar)

– 1 tablespoon of honey (optional)


METHOD
Place the bowl and beaters in the refrigerator at least 1 hour before preparation. The tools you use to whip the cream must be very cold to whip it optimally.


– with CONDENSED MILK – Start whipping the cream at low speed and then increase it to maximum, slowly adding the condensed milk and optional honey.


– with POWDERED SUGAR – Place the very cold cream in the cold bowl, sift the powdered sugar over it. Start whipping the cream at low speed and then increase to maximum speed, stopping before it turns into butter.


– with POWDERED SUGAR – Place the very cold cream in the cold bowl, sift the powdered sugar over it. Start whipping the cream at low speed and then increase to maximum speed, stopping before it turns into butter.

STORAGE Paradise Cake

The Paradise cake without filling can be stored at room temperature for up to a week; if needed, it can be frozen wrapped in plastic wrap (it lasts 3 months in the freezer). Slice it horizontally while still cold, as it is easier.
Once filled with cream, it keeps for a maximum of 3 days in the refrigerator.

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Sara Grissino

Simple and seasonal Italian recipes, often vegan or vegetarian, with fresh and sustainable ingredients for healthy and delicious cooking.

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