Cake “Z”

This recipe was rediscovered in an old cookbook. The finished cake is fairly compact, even when filled.

Ingredients

• 300 g flour
• 1 packet baking powder
• 250 g sugar
• 6 tablespoons oil
• 250 ml milk
• 4 eggs, yolks and whites separated
• 1 tablespoon kirsch
• 1 pinch salt

Preparation

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, oil, milk, egg yolks, and kirsch. Mix until smooth.
2. In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff.
3. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter.
4. Pour the batter into a cake pan.
5. Place the cake in a cold oven, then turn the oven on to 170–180°C (340–355°F).
6. Bake for 40–50 minutes.
7. Unmold immediately and allow the cake to cool before serving.

Serving suggestion

For a filled version, cut the cooled cake horizontally and add a thick layer of pastry cream, jam, or another filling.