Receta de Torta María Luisa (Pastel María Luisa)

Ingredientes

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup butter (at room temperature)
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 4 eggs
• 1 tablespoon orange juice
• 2 tablespoons orange zest
• 1 cup berry marmalade for the filling or your favorite flavor
• Powdered sugar for garnish

Preparación

1. 1

   Arrange an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour the bottom and sides of 2 nonstick, round baking pans. Set aside.

2. 2

   In a bowl combine the flour, baking powder and orange peel. Mix for 20 seconds at low speed until the zest is incorporated. Add the orange juice, eggs, sugar and butter.

3. 3

   Blend at low speed for 1 minute. Increase the speed to medium and mix for about 2 minutes, scraping the bottom and sides of the bowl with a spatula, as needed.

4. 4

   Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake until golden and a cake tester inserted into the center of the cakes come out clean, about 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool the pans on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Turn the cakes out onto a wire rack and allow to cool completely, about 1 hour.

5. 5

   To assemble the cake: Arrange 1 cake layer, flat side up, on a cake stand. Using a spatula, spread the marmalade on top leaving a 1/2-inch border. Place the other cake layer on top of the existing layer then sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cut the cake into wedges with a slightly wet knife and serve.