Oil cake

Ingredients for 1 servings:

• 4 eggs
• 125 g sugar
• 1 packet of vanilla sugar
• 125 ml water, warm, approx. 40 degrees
• 125 ml oil
• 250 g flour
• 1 packet of baking powder
• 1 pinch of salt
• 2 dashes of rum, 80%
• ½ tbsp lemon zest, grated
• ½ tbsp orange peel, grated
• Oil, for the baking pan

Instructions

Working time approx. 10 minutes; Total time approx. 10 minutes

Recipe from my mother, who comes from Neubistritz

Beat the eggs, sugar, and vanilla sugar on high speed for 5-6 minutes until frothy, then add the water, oil, rum, grated citrus zest, and salt and mix again until firm. Stir in the flour and baking powder. Pour into the greased pan and bake for approximately 45-50 minutes in a preheated oven to 160°C (320°F). Tip: You can sprinkle pitted cherries, apricots, peaches, or berries on top after 20 minutes of baking. The cake holds a good 500-600g.