If you’re a coffee drinker, I think you’ll swoon over one of these cakes with your coffee.
By Faith Gorsky
Sicilian Sunrise Cakes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 10 1x
Description
If you’re a coffee drinker, I think you’ll swoon over one of these cakes with your coffee.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (115 g) whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 cup (140 g) yellow cornmeal
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup (240 ml) Fiori di Sicilia-Inspired Syrup
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) pistachio oil (such as Vom Fass)
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) milk (I used 1%)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F; line 10 wells in a jumbo-sized muffin tray with paper liners (or butter and flour the wells).
- Whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
- Whisk together the Fiori di Sicilia-Inspired Syrup and oil in a large bowl; whisk in the eggs, and then the milk and vanilla.
- Pour the dry ingredients into the wet all at once, and stir until just combined, being careful not to over-mix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tray and bake until a toothpick inserted inside comes out clean or with just a couple crumbs, about 20 to 25 minutes.
Notes
- Other Sized Muffins or Loaves: You could also bake these in a regular-sized muffin tray, mini muffin tray, or loaf pans; if you do so, be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 290
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fiori di Sicilia syrup, and where do I find it?
Fiori di Sicilia is a Sicilian floral-citrus flavoring with notes of orange and vanilla. The recipe uses 1 cup of a Fiori di Sicilia-Inspired Syrup as the primary sweetener and flavoring for these cakes — look for it at specialty baking shops or online.
What is pistachio oil, and can I substitute another oil?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of pistachio oil (the author mentions Vom Fass as a brand) for its rich, nutty flavor. If you cannot find it, a neutral oil like grapeseed would work, though the distinctive pistachio character would be lost. 
Can I bake these as regular muffins or a loaf instead of jumbo cakes?
Yes — the notes say you can use a regular-sized muffin tray, mini muffin tray, or loaf pans, but to adjust the baking time accordingly. The base recipe bakes for 20–25 minutes at 400°F in a jumbo muffin tray (10 wells).
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