Best 6 Anisette Cake Recipes
If you’re looking for an anise-flavored cake that is both moist and flavorful, look no further than this classic Anisette Cake. Made with simple ingredients like flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and of course, anisette liqueur, this cake is sure to please everyone at your next gathering. The batter is easy to make and can be prepared in just a few minutes. Once baked, the cake has a tender crumb and a slightly boozy flavor that is perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the glaze. This recipe also includes instructions for making a simple syrup glaze that adds a touch of extra sweetness and shine to the cake. For those who prefer a more decadent dessert, the article also includes a recipe for Anisette Buttercream Frosting. This frosting is made with butter, cream cheese, anisette liqueur, and powdered sugar, and it pairs perfectly with the Anisette Cake. Whether you choose to serve the cake with a simple glaze or a rich buttercream frosting, you’re sure to enjoy this classic Italian dessert.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
CHOMBOLINI (ITALIAN ANISE CAKE)
Very quick and easy Italian anise lemon cake just like Mama used to make! Serve with a thin icing of milk and confectioners' sugar.
Provided by East Village Girl
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®) with shortening and dust with flour.
- Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
- Mix sugar and butter in a bowl with a spoon until creamy. Mix in eggs.
- Combine orange juice and milk in a separate bowl; pour into the sugar mixture. Stir in the flour mixture, anise, and lemon extract until well combined. Fold in dates and walnuts. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the top of the cake springs back when touched and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Cool in the pan for 20 minutes. Transfer cake to a rack for final cooling, 15 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.3 calories, Carbohydrate 64.3 g, Cholesterol 103.2 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 288.8 mg, Sugar 34 g
ANISETTE-MASCARPONE CAKE
From Gale Gand's Butter, Sugar, Flour, Eggs cookbook: vanilla-scented cake bathed in an anisette syrup, frosted with an anisette-mascarpone frosting, and topped with shaved chocolate:) This is scrumptious--one of our family's favorite party desserts! *Prep time includes chilling time.*
Provided by JamesDeansGirl
Categories Dessert
Time 3h40m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- MAKE THE CAKE: Preheat oven to 350*F.
- Line a 13x9" baking pan with parchment paper; set aside.
- Whip the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy using an electric mixer on medium-high speed.
- With the mixer running, drizzle in the vegetable oil, then the vanilla.
- Sift the flour and baking powder together; add to the egg mixture alternately with the milk, mixing after each addition, just until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan; bake until firm and springy to the touch, and a toothpick tests out clean, 35-40 minutes.
- Cool cake in the pan on a wire rack.
- MEANWHILE, MAKE THE TOPPING: Whip the egg yolks and sugar until light and fluffy and the sugar is almost dissolved.
- Add the mascarpone cheese and Sambucca; whip just until stiff and frosting-like, being careful not to overmix.
- (Overmixing may cause the mascarpone to separate.) Chill until ready to use.
- MAKE THE ANISETTE SYRUP: Bring the sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Remove pan from heat and add the Sambucca; set aside to cool slightly.
- Invert the cake; peel off the parchment paper.
- Brush the surface of the cake with the syrup until it is all absorbed.
- Cover with the mascarpone topping, using all the cream.
- Chill, lightly covered, at least 2 hours.
- When ready to serve, sprinkle with the grated chocolate, cut into squares, and serve cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 117.2, Sodium 71.2, Carbohydrate 46.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 33.5, Protein 4.5
ITALIAN ANISETTE COOKIES
Old Italian recipe.
Provided by Heather
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In large bowl, mix flour, baking powder and white sugar. Make a well in the center and add oil, milk, 1 tablespoon anise extract, and eggs. Mix together until dough is sticky.
- Oil fingers and pinch off dough in 1 inch pieces. Roll into a ball and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet, 1 inch apart, flatten top slightly. Bake for 8 minutes. Dip cookies in Icing while warm.
- To Make Icing: Blend in 1 teaspoon anise extract and enough hot water to 1 cup confectioner's sugar to form a smooth icing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39.5 g, Cholesterol 21.2 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 92.5 mg, Sugar 18.1 g
ANISETTE CAKE
Steps:
- Cut anisette cookies in half. Spread out a layer of cookies in a 13x9" pan.
- Cook the vanilla pudding according to directions and then pour over the cookies.
- Now, cut more cookies and layer on top of the vanilla pudding. You should have two rolls for each layer. Lay the cookies on their sides to look like a half moon.
- Now cook the chocolate pudding and pour that over the cookies.
- When cooled, spread the Cool Whip over the chocolate pudding. Refrigerate. Delicious!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
ANISE POUND CAKE
Very rich pound cake is wonderful cut into very thin slices and topped with fresh fruit and whipped cream or with Fresh Peach and Blueberry Compote recipe#37332. Recipe source: Coyote Cafe.
Provided by ellie_
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 1 10inch cake
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350-degrees F.
- Grease and flour 10-inch tube or bundt pan.
- (I use the wrappers from the butter to grease pan) In a small bowl sift together flour and salt and then set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter with sugar, vanilla and anise seed.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add dry ingredients alternately with sour cream to mixture and beat well.
- Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake for 1 hour or until cake is golden and springs back when touched with fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 6966.4, Fat 433.2, SaturatedFat 261.7, Cholesterol 2101.1, Sodium 3639.9, Carbohydrate 708.8, Fiber 14, Sugar 403.6, Protein 83.6
STELLA DORO ITALIAN RUM CAKE
This tastes like a real South Philly Italian Rum Cake without the trouble of making sponge cake. Try it, you will agree. I usually make mine with almond toast, because I don't like the taste of the anisette toast as much. Cook time is refrigerator time.
Provided by mandabears
Categories Dessert
Time 4h30m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut anisette cookies in half lengthwise and line bottom of 13x9 glass baking dish.
- Brush cookies or spray cookies with rum.
- Pour prepared vanilla pudding over cookies.
- Cover pudding with another layer of anisette cookies cut in half length wise and sprayed with rum.
- Cover cookies with prepared chocolate pudding.
- Cover chocolate pudding with Cool Whip.
- Refrigeate for at least 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 8.7, Sodium 174.5, Carbohydrate 26.7, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 16, Protein 2.4
Tips:
- Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy for a smooth, even cake.
- Gradually add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Sift the flour and baking powder together before adding to the batter to avoid lumps.
- Stir in the anisette liqueur until just combined to maintain the cake's delicate flavor.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven to ensure even cooking.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Use a piping bag or spatula to spread the frosting evenly over the cake.
- Decorate the cake with additional anisette liqueur, whipped cream, or fresh berries for a festive touch.
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Anisette cake is a classic dessert that offers a unique and flavorful twist on a traditional pound cake. With its moist and tender crumb, delicate anisette flavor, and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit at any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe provides detailed instructions and helpful tips to guide you towards creating a delicious and visually appealing anisette cake. Remember to follow the recipe carefully, pay attention to the baking time, and let the cake cool completely before frosting. With a little patience and effort, you can easily impress your friends and family with this delightful anisette cake.
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