Classic Sand Cake Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Eggs3
 Granulated Sugar3/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Vanilla extract1/4 Teaspoon
 Grated peel of 1/2 lemon
 Salt1 Pinch
 Rising flour1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Scant 1 cup (125 g) cornstarch
 Butter3/4 Cup (16 tbs), melted
 Powdered sugar, sifted

Directions

Grease a 12x4-inch (30x10-cm) loaf pan and line with waxed paper; grease paper.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Put eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla, lemon peel and salt in a medium bowl set over a saucepan of hot water on low heat.
Beat until pale and creamy.
Do not let mixture become warmer than lukewarm.
Remove mixture from heat; beat until cooled.
Sift flour with cornstarch; fold into cooled egg mixture.
Stir in butter.
Turn batter into prepared pan.
Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until a skewer inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool on a rack.
Remove lining paper from cooled cake.
Dredge top of cake with powdered sugar.
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