Torta 5 Minuti al Limone: Quick and Easy Italian Lemon Cake Recipe

Learn to bake Torta 5 Minuti al Limone, a fast and fragrant Italian cake.

Torta 5 Minuti al Limone

Discover the Torta 5 Minuti al Limone, a quick and easy Italian lemon cake recipe perfect for those with little time. This homemade cake is soft, fragrant, and made with just a few ingredients. Ideal for breakfast, a snack, or as a dessert with cream or custard.

We used oat milk for a lactose-free option, but regular milk works too. With just 5 minutes of prep, the oven takes care of the rest, resulting in a soft, lemony cake.

Try these variations: Torta 5 Minuti Cocco e Mirtilli, Torta 5 Minuti alle Fragole, Torta 5 Minuti alla Ricotta, Torta 5 Minuti Salata.

Ingredients

  • 200g all-purpose flour
  • 180g sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 100ml vegetable oil
  • 100ml oat milk or regular milk
  • 1 lemon (zest and juice)
  • 16g baking powder
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).
  2. In a bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until frothy.
  3. Add oil, milk, lemon zest, and juice. Mix well.
  4. Gently fold in flour and baking powder until smooth.
  5. Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let cool, then dust with powdered sugar.

Total Time: 45 min

Cuisine: Italian

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