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  While cassata cakes are famously decorative, this Ricotta Cake (Torta di Ricotta) captures that classic Italian cake elegance in a lighter, more manageable recipe. With layers of airy sponge…

  If you’ve come back from apple picking with more apples than you know what to do with, this Invisible Apple Cake, or Gâteau Invisible, is the perfect easy fall…

  When it comes to Italian desserts, the Amalfi Coast is synonymous with the zesty and refreshing flavor of lemons. One bite of the Amalfi Lemon Cake, and you’ll be…

  This has to be one of the easiest and tastiest cheesecakes around. Ricotta is used in place of cream cheese, making for a much lighter mouthful, however this means…

  Amor polenta is traditionally baked in a half-round, ribbed loaf tin; but any loaf tin will do. It is quick to make, as all the ingredients are worked in…

  Looking for egg rolls or spring rolls? Chinese pancake rolls are very popular in Chinese fish and chip shops, takeaways and restaurants. Eaten alone or dipped in your favourite…

  We love the region and wines of Piedmonte, so we are excited to share this chocolate cake made with Barolo Chinato from the new cookbook The Italian Bakery: Step-by-Recipes with the Silver Spoon.…

  This is hands down my favourite cake recipe. The apples, the brown sugar and the caramelisation of both is a match made in heaven. This is also happens to…

  I love pumpkin in sweet and savoury recipes, and I was delighted to discover that it is often baked into cakes in Italy. The grated flesh gives an earthy…

  This is another creation based around one of my favourite English cake classics, the saintly lemon drizzle cake. Like the great lemon drizzle, this cake is moist, citrussy and…

If you’re looking for a new dessert to make for this holiday season, this Italian apple cake recipe from Emiko Davies is fabulous. As you probably know, we love Piemonte,…

Photos and recipe by Valentino Palmisano   Our visit to the Bianconi family’s fabulous  Palazzo Seneca hotel and Michelin-starred Vespasia Restaurant in Umbria is a memory we will always cherish! We…