Villa Murray

Schiacciata alla Fiorentina: Dessert

Servings: 8

Prep time:30 minutes

Ingredients:

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  11 tablespoons white flour

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  8 tablespoons Sugar

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  8 tablespoons Olive oil, extravergin

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  8 tablespoons Milk

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  2 Eggs

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  2 teaspoons Baking powder

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  Juice and zest of 1 Orange

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  For the cream

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  1 lb Mascarpone cheese

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  5 Egg yolks

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  5 tablespoons Sugar

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  as You like Strawberries and dark chocolate

Step 1:

The "schiacciata" is a typical Florentine cake. Usually prepared in the period of Carnival. It’s traditionally made in a rectangular mould and decorated with powdered sugar with the silhouette of Florentine lily. The name "schiacciata" means "squeezed", because this cake is not very thick (about 1 inch or few more). But it's perfume will enchant everyone. I suggest You this version with mascarpone cream, strawberries and/or chocolate.

Step 2:

Mix toghether in a large bowl the flour with the baking powder, a small pinch of salt, then add the 8tbs of sugar, olive oil, milk, the 2 eggs, the orange juice and the zest.

Step 3:

Pour the creamy mixture in a rectangular greased pan (about 10X14 inches) . The layer can't be thicker than 0,8 inches (2cm). Put in the pre-heated oven at 356°F (180°C)for about 20 minutes, or until the color turns to clear gold. Before to unmold the cake leave it to cool, then decorate with powdered sugar.

Step 4:

Beat the 5tbs of sugar with the 5 egg yolks until the cream becomes soft and clear. Then add the mascarpone cheese in order to obtain a wonderful cream.

Step 5:

Dispose in a plate a piece of "Schiacciata" and on a side a spoon of mascarpone cream with some strawberries and/or chopped dark chocolate.