Nonna'S Ciambella (Nonna-Approved) Recipe

Name: Nonna'S Ciambella (Nonna-Approved)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, room temperature, or vegetable oil; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 large lemon, zested; 3 cups all-purpose unbleached flour; 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 1 cup milk; 1 dash sprinkles (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0 F. Set an oven rack to the one above the middle.
2
Grease and flour a 9 x 13 inch baking pan, or two 8 1/2 inch round cake pans. If you are planning on removing the cake(s) to a serving platter, line pans with greased parchment paper. It will ease cake removal.
3
Cream shortening (or oil), sugar, vanilla and lemon zest. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Continue beating until mixture is lighter in color and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
4
Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
5
With mixer on low speed, mix in half of the milk. Mix in 3/4 of the flour mixture. Mix in the rest of the milk. Mix in the last of the flour.
6
Gently spread batter into pan(s). Add some festive sprinkles, or not.
7
Bake for about 35 minutes for the oblong pan, about 30 minutes for the round pans, and until nicely golden and a skewer comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool completely.

1041

kcal

Calories

Fat

151

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, room temperature, or vegetable oil, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 large lemon, zested, and more.

Yes, Nonna'S Ciambella (Nonna-Approved) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Nonna'S Ciambella (Nonna-Approved)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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