PUTANA CAKE

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I saw this being made on "The Thirsty Traveler" and think I will make this during Christmas. The name is a little dirty Italian term, I don't know why they call it this.

Provided by ChefRed

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups milk
1 cup cornflour
6 tablespoons flour
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup butter
2 3/4 cups apples, peeled and sliced
1/3 cup raisins
1/4 cup dried fig
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 cups grappa
1 pinch rock salt
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a large bowl mix the corn and white flour together.
  • Pour milk into a saucepan and bring it to a boil over low heat. Just before it boils add salt.
  • Slowly add the flour mixture to the milk, stirring constantly with a whisk.
  • Cover the saucepan and let it simmer 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the butter.
  • Add the raisins, figs, pine nuts, apple slices and Grappa, stir.
  • Line baking pan with wax paper, pour mixture into the pan and use a spatula to pat the mixture down.
  • Crack egg into a bowl and beat, brush the egg lightly over the top of the cake.
  • bake for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 632, Fat 32.1, SaturatedFat 17.4, Cholesterol 108, Sodium 275.4, Carbohydrate 80.9, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 47.4, Protein 10.1

shahabimran 48
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious!


Mushahid Riaz
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I've never made a cake like this before, but it turned out great! It's definitely a keeper.


Niasan Thanks
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


PATRICK WANDETO
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I'm not a fan of caramel, but I really enjoyed this cake. The cake itself is moist and flavorful.


arthur perez
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.


torrie riley-otubusin
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I love the unique flavor of this cake. It's definitely a new favorite.


Osazee Faith
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This cake is a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor is good.


Ramoni Mosunmola
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I've never made a cake like this before, but it turned out great! Thanks for the recipe.


Jelinda Pfanzelt
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This cake is so rich and decadent. It's perfect for a special occasion.


Bingjie Zhai
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I'm not a huge fan of hazelnuts, but I really enjoyed this cake. The caramel sauce is amazing!


DK
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.


Abigail Zeestraten
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I love the way this cake looks! It's so elegant and perfect for a special occasion.


Ethern
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.


Manish Adhikari
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Meech Hunt 28
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. Thanks for sharing!


Malik Nawab
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This cake is so moist and flavorful! I love the combination of hazelnuts and caramel. It's definitely a new favorite.


Sancha Maya
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Not a fan of the caramel sauce, but the cake itself is delicious.


Thad Eley
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Made this for a special occasion and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Cordelia Morgan
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Easy to follow recipe! Turned out great!


gracie Rooney
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This cake is a delightful treat! The combination of textures and flavors is simply divine. The cake itself is moist and fluffy, with a hint of nutty flavor from the hazelnuts. The caramel sauce is rich and decadent, and the whipped cream adds a touch


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