Torta Paradiso

Ingredients

Unsalted butter

100g, softened

Granulated sugar

150g

Eggs

4 large

All-purpose flour

150g

Potato starch

50g

Baking powder

1 teaspoon

Vanilla extract

1 teaspoon

Lemon zest

1 tablespoon

Powdered sugar

for dusting

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 24 cm (9 inch) cake pan, ensuring it is evenly coated to prevent sticking.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, approximately 5 minutes.
3. Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition to fully incorporate.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, potato starch, and baking powder until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter and egg mixture, mixing gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Fold in the lemon zest and vanilla extract, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula for an even bake.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once cooled, dust the top of the cake generously with powdered sugar before serving.