PANFORTE DI SIENA - TRADITIONAL TUSCAN HONEY / NUT CAKE
Well this is famous Italian honey and nut cake from Tuscany. It is a Christmas specialty but these days it is eaten year round and is fantastic with a good cup of coffee! In Italy this Panfote is sold in pretty boxes and served in VERY thin slices. From the book: "The Complete Book of Italian Cooking".
Provided by Um Safia
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Toast the almonds under the grill / broiler until lightly browned; place in a bowl.
- Toast the hazelnuts until the skins split. Place on a dry tea towel and rub off the skins.
- Roughly chop the hazelnuts and add to the almonds with the mixed peel.
- Chop the apricots and pineapple fairly finely, add to the nuts with the orange rind; mix well.
- Sift the flour with the cocoa and cinnamon, add to the nut mixture and mix evenly.
- Line a round 8" cake tin or deep loose base flan tin with baking parchment.
- Put the sugar and honey into a saucepan; heat until the sugar dissolves, then boil gently for approximately 5 minutes or until mixture thickens & begins to turn a deeper shade of brown.
- Quickly add to the nut mixture and mix evenly. turn into the prepared tin & level the top using the back of a damp metal spoon.
- Cook in a preheated oven, 150°°C / 300F for 1 hour. Remove from the oven and leave in the tin until cold. Remove from the tin and carefully peel off the paper.
- Before serving, dredge the cake heavily with the icing sugar. Serve in very thin slices as this is an incredibly rich cake!
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Denise Ndoj
[email protected]This panforte is a bit too dense for my taste, but it's still very flavorful.
Khizer Ali
[email protected]I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth the effort. The panforte turned out great!
AnT
[email protected]This panforte is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.
Victoria Williams
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of panforte, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful, and I love the candied fruit.
Chi Bey
[email protected]This panforte is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
Shaadh Mahroof
[email protected]I love that this panforte is made with all-natural ingredients. It's a healthier alternative to other holiday treats.
Roberto Escalon
[email protected]This panforte is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. It's not too sweet, and the spices add a wonderful depth of flavor.
Seri Jan1
[email protected]I made this panforte for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.
Raj Khalifa LTD
[email protected]This panforte is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so moist and flavorful, and it keeps well for weeks.
King Pleasant
[email protected]I've never made panforte before, but this recipe made it so easy. It turned out perfectly, and it was so delicious.
Analeigh O'Sullivan
[email protected]This panforte is so easy to make, and it's absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
Tereza Rsa 62
[email protected]I made this panforte for my family, and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up!
Soikot 90
[email protected]This panforte is the perfect holiday gift. It's festive, delicious, and easy to make.
Betty Boop
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of candied fruit. But I'm so glad I did! The candied fruit adds a wonderful sweetness and texture to the panforte.
Adam pro
[email protected]This panforte is a real showstopper. I made it for a dinner party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Leyla James
[email protected]I've tried many panforte recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's incredibly easy to make, and the results are stunning.
Taslima Sultana
[email protected]Wow! Just wow! This panforte is incredible. It's so moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice.
Md Sawal
[email protected]Panforte di Siena, a traditional Tuscan honey-nut cake, was an absolute delight to make and savor. The combination of flavors and textures was exquisite, with the sweetness of the honey, the crunchiness of the nuts, and the aromatic spices blending t