Pound Cake / Babka Piaskowa
The easiest and simplest form of Polish Babka sprinkled with powdered sugar. Soft, fluffy and moist. Well Known and liked in many Polish homes. Preparation is simple and quick. Perfect for Easter next to colorful mazurkas or any day.
Servings: 8
Calories: 303kcal
Ingredients
- 250 g margarine (dissolved or may use butter)
- 4 eggs
- 240 g sugar
- 170 g all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 150 g potato flour
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 1 package vanilla sugar (may use liquid vanilla)
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar (for sprinkling optional)
Instructions
- Dissolve the margarine in a saucepan over low heat. Set aside to cool. Beat eggs with sugar into a fluffy cream. Add both pre-sifted flours mixed with baking powder. Mix thoroughly. Then add vanilla flavor and mix again. Finally, add the dissolved margarine, stirring slowly so that lumps do not form.Grease mold with margarine and sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Transfer the dough into the mold and level the surface. Bake in the preheated oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 60 minutes. Oven temperatures may vary. Cool, remove from mold and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Enjoy!
Notes
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving size: 2 pieces each | |
| Servings: 8 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 303 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 3.4g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 1.4g | 7% |
| Cholesterol 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium 211mg | 9% |
| Total Carbohydrate 64g | 23% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.7g | 6% |
| Total Sugars 31.2g | |
| Protein 6.3g | |
| Vitamin D 8mcg | 39% |
| Calcium 70mg | 5% |
| Iron 2mg | 10% |
| Potassium 345mg | 7% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories per day is used for general nutrition advice. |