{"id":"ciambella_a9e42f7508","slug":"italian-ciambella-lemon-ring-cake","title":"Italian Ciambella (Lemon Ring Cake)","description":"A traditional, soft Italian breakfast cake with a delicate lemon aroma, perfectly shaped in a ring for dipping into milk or coffee.","serves":8,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":40,"totalMinutes":55,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"3 large eggs","name":"Egg","quantity":3,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"piece","form":"large","notes":"room temperature","group":"batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"150g granulated sugar","name":"Granulated Sugar","quantity":150,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"3/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"","group":"batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"100ml sunflower oil","name":"Sunflower Oil","quantity":100,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"or any neutral vegetable oil","group":"batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"100ml whole milk","name":"Milk","quantity":100,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"whole","notes":"","group":"batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"300g all-purpose flour","name":"All-purpose flour","quantity":300,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"2 1/3","usUnit":"cup","form":"all-purpose","notes":"sifted","group":"batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"16g baking powder","name":"Baking Powder","quantity":16,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"powder","notes":"one standard Italian sachet","group":"batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"Zest of 1 lemon","name":"Lemon Zest","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"zest","notes":"organic/unwaxed preferred","group":"batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1 pinch of salt","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"fine","notes":"to taste","group":"batter","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F). Grease and lightly flour a 24cm ring mold (ciambellone pan).","group":"Preparation","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together using an electric mixer until the mixture is pale, thick, and has doubled in volume.","group":"Batter","title":"Beat the eggs and sugar together","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Batter"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Gradually pour in the sunflower oil and the milk while continuing to whisk on low speed until combined.","group":"Batter","title":"Gradually pour in the sunflower oil and the milk while continuing","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Batter"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the lemon zest and the pinch of salt to the bowl.","group":"Batter","title":"Add the lemon zest and the pinch of salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Batter"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Sift together the flour and baking powder. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula or whisk until just combined and no lumps remain.","group":"Batter","title":"Sift together the flour and baking powder","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Batter"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Pour the batter into the prepared ring mold and level the top with a spatula.","group":"Baking","title":"Pour the batter into the prepared ring mold and level the top","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Baking"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.","group":"Baking","title":"Bake in the preheated oven","timerMinutes":40,"sourceTitle":"Baking"},{"id":"instruction-8","text":"Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.","group":"Cooling","title":"Allow the cake to cool","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Cooling"}],"notes":"Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best emulsion. You can dust the finished cake with powdered sugar once cooled.","cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Italian"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["bake"],"equipment":["24cm ring mold","electric mixer","large mixing bowl","sifter","spatula"],"diet":["vegetarian","nut_free"],"allergens":["milk","eggs","wheat","gluten"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"cake","note":"24cm ring mold"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The cake can be baked the night before and stored in an airtight container."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store at room temperature in an airtight container or cake dome to keep it moist.","reheatingNotes":"Tastes best at room temperature, but can be briefly warmed in the microwave for 10 seconds."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fciambella_a9e42f7508%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=40557602-88b6-4e21-974a-4404a7a030ef","imageAlt":"Italian Ciambella (Lemon Ring Cake) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["cake","italian","lemon","breakfast","traditional","easy baking"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Italian Ciambella (Lemon Ring Cake)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T07:36:19.946Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T07:36:19.946Z","related":[{"id":"zabaione_e4ffd1c355","slug":"zabaione","title":"Zabaione","description":"A classic, ethereal Italian dessert custard that is light, frothy, and rich. 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