Pavia Recipes
TORTA PARADISO

Torta paradiso - Photo © LukeZeus

TORTA PARADISO

Angel Cake

How to make the Angel Cake:

Butter a deep cake pan (10-in. diameter) and coat with a small amount of potato starch. Beat butter till creamy. Add the lemon zest. Add the egg yolks one at a time, then the sugar, the flour, the sifted cornstarch and a pinch of salt. Fold in the stiffly beaten egg whites. Blend the ingredients, stirring gently, and pour the mixture into a cake pan. Bake at 350°F for 40 min. Cool and sprinkle with confectioner's sugar before serving.

Note:
The torta paradiso cake is best the day after baking. If wrapped in waxed paper or aluminum foil and stored in a cool, dry place, it keeps for a week. The torta paradiso should be heated for 5 min. in a moderate oven to restore its freshness before serving.

Recipe courtesy of The Italian Trade Commission.

Italian recipes summary

BREAD, PIZZA and FOCACCIA
SAUCES and DRESSINGS
Appetizers: VEGETABLES
Appetizers: UOVA and FRITTATA
Appetizers: MEAT and CHEESE
Appetizers: FISH
First Courses: SOUPS
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First Courses: STUFFED FRESH PASTA
First Courses: RICE, POLENTA and GNOCCHI
Main Courses: BEEF and VEAL
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Main Courses: POULTRY and GAME
Main Courses: FISH
Main Courses: SNAILS, FROGS, INNARDS and more
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DESSERTS
ICE CREAM