SIENA CAKE - PANFORTE DE SIENA
My husband Steingrim makes this fabulous fruit and nut cake every year for the holidays, and it's one fruit cake that you won't find people using for a door stop! No, our family members tussle over pieces of this stuff. :) The cake originates from Siena, in the Tuscan region of Italy, where it is very popular and is exported to many countries. It is a perfect accompaniment to after-dinner coffee.
Provided by Julesong
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 36 1 cake, at least 36 thin slices but sometimes more
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Chop almonds, hazelnuts, apricots, pineapple, orange and lemon peel.
- Mix well with flour, cinnamon, and cocoa.
- Put sugar and honey in a saucepan, stirring over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add chocolate to saucepan, stir until melted, and remove from heat.
- Combine with fruit and nut mixture; cut parchment paper circle to fit bottom of 8" well-buttered round cake pan, then butter the paper and evenly spread the batter into the pan.
- Bake at 300 degrees F for 35 minutes.
- Let cool in pan.
- Remove cake from pan, wrap in foil, and let stand overnight.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar and cut into thin wedges.
- Wrapped in aluminum foil to stay air-tight, it will keep for weeks, refrigeration not needed.
- Note: the Julesong photo accompanying this cake was taken about a month after it was made, because this cake can keep for so long and we forgot to take pics when it was newly done and the powdered sugar was still all pretty. :) Please excuse the slightly messy nature of the cake in the photo - we'll replace it with a good one, next year.
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Jaunel Moxam
[email protected]This cake was really easy to make and it turned out great! It's a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Fidelis Zapkid
[email protected]I love this cake! It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Ra ju
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor was still good.
Obinna Victory
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe to have on hand for any occasion.
Rinos Cool
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It's a really special cake that's perfect for any occasion.
Zubi Bilal
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was still good.
beauty by houda
[email protected]I've never had Siena cake before, but this recipe was a great introduction. It's a really unique and flavorful cake.
Nabin tajpuriya Music
[email protected]This cake is absolutely delicious! It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory.
Ghhh Juhhii
[email protected]This cake was really easy to make and it turned out great! It's a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Perell Smith
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less sugar next time.
Adnan Daar
[email protected]I love this cake! It's so moist and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Nicodemus Kyalo
[email protected]This cake is delicious! The flavors are amazing and the texture is perfect.
Alex Grayson
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and it always comes out perfect.
Jael Lewis
[email protected]This was my first time making Siena cake and I'm really happy with how it turned out. It's a beautiful cake that's perfect for any occasion.
Musfikul Islam
[email protected]I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture. It's definitely a keeper.
Brandi Bordelon
[email protected]This Siena cake was incredibly easy to make. I was surprised at how moist and flavorful it turned out, especially considering that it doesn't contain any flour. I will definitely be making this again!