Description
Rich layers of Nonna’s warm butter cake invite comfort through generations of Italian culinary tradition. Silky textures and delicate sweetness welcome you to savor each memorable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (113 g / 4 oz) salted butter
- ⅓ cup (80 g / 2.8 oz) water
- 1 tsp (4 g) pure vanilla extract
- ½ tsp (2 g) almond extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Ignite the oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously lubricate cupcake pan with butter and flour, or employ non-stick baking spray.
- Combine Dry Components: Merge sifted all-purpose flour, semolina flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, whisking to achieve uniform consistency.
- Blend Wet Ingredients: Vigorously whisk vegetable oil, whole eggs, pure vanilla extract, whole milk, and granulated sugar until smooth and sugar nearly dissolves.
- Merge Mixtures: Delicately fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring until just integrated to preserve tender cake texture. Avoid excessive mixing.
- Fill and Bake: Distribute batter into prepared pan wells, occupying two-thirds of each cavity. Position in preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until a toothpick emerges clean with minimal crumbs.
- Craft Butter Sauce: While cakes rest, construct warm butter sauce by combining sugar, unsalted butter, and water in a saucepan. Heat over medium flame, stirring until sugar completely dissolves. Incorporate vanilla and almond extracts.
- Infuse and Finish: Pierce cake surfaces with a fork, creating multiple small holes. Cascade two-thirds of hot butter sauce across cakes. Carefully extract from pan, brushing remaining sauce on bottom and sides for maximum flavor penetration.
- Serve and Enjoy: Present warm butter cakes immediately, accompanied by whipped cream or premium vanilla ice cream for an exquisite culinary experience.
Notes
- Precise Flour Mixing: Sifting and whisking dry ingredients prevents clumping and ensures a smooth, even cake texture with no unexpected flour pockets.
- Avoid Overmixing Batter: Gentle whisking maintains the cake’s delicate structure, preventing tough or dense results that can ruin the tender crumb.
- Hole-Poking Technique: Creating multiple small holes allows the warm butter sauce to penetrate deeply, maximizing flavor absorption and moisture throughout the cake.
- Immediate Serving Recommendation: Enjoy these cakes while warm to experience the optimal balance of soft texture and rich buttery sauce, with a dollop of cream or ice cream enhancing the indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 293
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 206mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 49mg