Effortless Quatre Quart Delight
A simple and delicious Quatre Quart recipe, perfect for beginners and experienced bakers alike. This recipe provides a step-by-step guide to create a moist and flavorful cake.
Equipment Needed
- 9x5 inch loaf pan
- Electric Mixer (optional)
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 140.00 gGluten-Free All-Purpose Flour(Ensure it's certified gluten-free.)
- 140.00 gGranulated Sugar(Use granulated sugar for best results.)
- 140.00 gUnsalted Butter(Softened to room temperature.)
- 3.00 Large Eggs(Room temperature eggs for better mixing.)
- 0.50 packetBaking Powder(Ensure it's gluten-free.)
- 1.00 pinchSalt(Use fine sea salt.)
- 1.00 teaspoonVanilla Extract(Optional, for extra flavor.)
- 1.00 tablespoonRum(Optional, for a unique flavor.)
- 1.00 lemonLemon Zest(Optional, for citrusy notes.)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Gradually add the softened butter, mixing until combined.
Estimated time: 3 minutes
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Stir in any optional flavorings (vanilla, rum, or lemon zest).
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Estimated time: 45 minutes
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Dust with powdered sugar and serve.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Enjoy your delicious Quatre Quart!
Estimated time: 1 minutes