Description
Classic Italian grape cake (torta bertolina) brings rustic Lombardy flavors to home kitchens. Sweet grapes nestled in tender cake promise delightful Mediterranean comfort you’ll savor with each delectable slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1¼ cups (295 ml) seedless grapes
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 ml) olive oil
- 1 cup (240 ml) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (60 g) almond flour
- ½ cup (100 g) sugar
- 1 tsp (5 ml) baking powder
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) vanilla
- powdered sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9-inch baking pan with a light grease coating to prevent sticking.
- In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine all dry ingredients, ensuring an even distribution of flour, sugar, and any additional dry components.
- In a separate bowl, vigorously whisk eggs until they become light and frothy, then incorporate oil and vanilla extract, creating a smooth, homogeneous liquid mixture.
- Gently fold the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredient mixture, stirring until just combined to maintain a tender cake texture.
- Reserve a small portion of grapes and carefully fold the majority into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan, spreading it uniformly to ensure consistent baking.
- Artfully arrange the remaining grapes on top of the batter, creating an attractive and appetizing surface.
- Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, delicately dust the surface with a light layer of powdered sugar, creating an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Ensure grapes are ripe but firm to prevent sinking to the bottom during baking.
- Toss grapes in a light dusting of flour before adding to batter to help them suspend evenly throughout the cake.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend, maintaining the same measurement.
- Cut grapes in half for more distributed flavor and easier slicing if using larger grape varieties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 282 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 142 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1.6 g
- Protein: 4.3 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg