Italian Grandma’s Cake

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Italian Grandma’s Cake – A traditional layered cake with creamy custard and a delicate shortcrust, finished with pine nuts and powdered sugar.

About Time

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Servings: 8 servings

  • Ingredients

    For the Shortcrust Pastry:

    • 250g all-purpose flour
    • 100g cold unsalted butter, cubed
    • 75g granulated sugar
    • 1 whole egg
    • 1 tsp baking powder
    • A pinch of salt
    • Zest of 1 lemon (optional, but recommended)

    For the Pastry Cream:

    • 500 ml whole milk
    • 4 egg yolks
    • 100g sugar
    • 40g cornstarch
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract

    Optional Toppings:

    • Pine nuts (for crunch and tradition)
    • Powdered sugar (for dusting after baking)

    • InstructionsSEE THE NEXT PAGE

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