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Perfectly simple, buttery, and light, it is a staple of traditional Italian breakfast and tea time.","serves":8,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":45,"totalMinutes":65,"activeMinutes":20},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"250g unsalted butter, softened","name":"Butter","quantity":250,"unit":"g","usQuantity":8.8,"usUnit":"oz","form":"softened","notes":"unsalted, room temperature","group":"batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"250g granulated sugar","name":"Granulated Sugar","quantity":250,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1 1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"","group":"batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 whole eggs","name":"Egg","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"room temperature","group":"batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"4 egg yolks","name":"Egg Yolks","quantity":4,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"piece","form":"yolks only","notes":"room temperature","group":"batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"125g 00 flour or all-purpose flour","name":"All-purpose flour","quantity":125,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"00 flour preferred","group":"batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"125g potato starch","name":"Potato Starch","quantity":125,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"can substitute with cornstarch","group":"batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"10g baking powder","name":"Baking Powder","quantity":10,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"","group":"batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1 lemon, zested","name":"Lemon","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"zested","notes":"","group":"flavor","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1 tsp vanilla extract","name":"Vanilla Extract","quantity":5,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"","group":"flavor","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"1 pinch salt","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"","notes":"to taste","group":"batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"Powdered sugar for dusting","name":"Sugar","quantity":20,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.7,"usUnit":"oz","form":"","notes":"for topping","group":"topping","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Preheat your oven to 170°C (338°F). Grease and flour a 9-inch round springform pan or line it with parchment paper.","group":"Preparation","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer. Beat for at least 10 minutes on medium-high speed until the mixture is exceptionally pale, light, and fluffy.","group":"Batter","title":"In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Batter"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the whole eggs and egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure the emulsion doesn't break. Mix in the lemon zest, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.","group":"Batter","title":"Add the whole eggs and egg yolks one","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Batter"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Sift together the flour, potato starch, and baking powder. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the butter mixture using a spatula, moving from bottom to top, being careful not to deflate the air you've whipped in.","group":"Batter","title":"Sift together the flour, potato starch, and baking powder","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Batter"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Pour the batter into the prepared pan and level the surface. Bake at 170°C (338°F) for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.","group":"Baking","title":"Pour the batter into the prepared pan and level the surface","timerMinutes":45,"sourceTitle":"Baking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cold, dust generously with powdered sugar.","group":"Finishing","title":"Let the cake cool","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Ensure the butter and eggs are at room temperature to prevent the batter from curdling. The secret to the 'paradise' texture is whipping the butter and sugar for at least 10 minutes until it looks like whipped cream.","cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Italian"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["bake"],"equipment":["electric mixer","9-inch round springform pan","sifter","silicone spatula","wire rack"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["milk","eggs","wheat","gluten"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"cake","note":"9-inch round cake"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The cake tastes even better the next day as the moisture redistributes."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container at room temperature.","reheatingNotes":"Serve at room temperature; do not microwave as it may ruin the delicate crumb."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Ftorta_paradiso_6ee74671f0%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=139c0084-304b-4be4-b224-388e86b224df","imageAlt":"Torta Paradiso — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["torta paradiso","italian cake","breakfast cake","sponge cake","buttery","traditional"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Torta Paradiso","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T07:40:05.590Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T07:40:05.590Z","related":[{"id":"pane_e_marmellata_43c0347c11","slug":"bread-and-jam-pane-e-marmellata","title":"Bread and Jam (Pane e Marmellata)","description":"A classic Italian breakfast staple consisting of toasted rustic bread spread with creamy butter and sweet fruit preserves.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":3,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":5},"cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Italian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fpane_e_marmellata_43c0347c11%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=efcb1e5f-c2b8-42ca-b731-88339442711d","imageAlt":"Bread and Jam (Pane e Marmellata) — recipe cover","tags":["breakfast","italian","quick","easy","vegetarian","jam","toast"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":3,"stepCount":3},{"id":"tramezzino_15edd4f558","slug":"classic-venetian-tramezzino","title":"Classic Venetian Tramezzino","description":"A soft, crustless triangular sandwich from Venice, famously bulging with a creamy tuna and caper filling. 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