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Italian mini cake BOCCONOTTO -Bocconotti

Italian mini cake BOCCONOTTO -Bocconotti by Foodessa

Mini Italian cake specialties inspired from the Abruzzi region of Italy. Chocolate and almonds rise to the occasion with a blazing start to our newest year. Note: This recipe makes 12 muffin type cakes ...or if you have the tartelette moulds...about 20 bocconotti can be made. For a detailed post...refer to:…

1 vote
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Ciambellone Classico (Classic Pound Cake-Italian Style) copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati

Ciambellone Classico (Classic Pound Cake-Italian Style) copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati by maria liberati

This is the classic Italian pound cake and comes form my second book, winner of the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2009, The Basic Art of Italian Cooking: Holidays & Special Occasions. I love this recipe because it is quick to make and you can adapt it…

5 votes
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Chocolate Almond ' Torta Caprese ' flourless cake torte

Chocolate Almond ' Torta Caprese ' flourless cake torte by Foodessa

This chocolate, almond based ' Torta Caprese ' is an Italian dessert icon. The luscious flourless cake got re-vised to an ultimate delight. This tamed semi-sweet chocolate paradise has become one of my favourite indulgences. It's an absolutely gluten-free dessert and an added bonus for our tummies ;o) For a dedicated…

3 votes
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Café Latté Chocolate Caramel cream cake - No Bake

Café Latté Chocolate Caramel cream cake - No Bake by Foodessa

Dazzle your loved ones with a slice of this flavourful and mouth-watering ice-box cake. For a detailed post...refer here: http://www.foodessa.com/2013/02/love-for-chocolate-desserts-3-recipes.html

1 vote
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Chocolate Torte

Chocolate Torte by Claudia lamascolo

Do you have a chocolate lover in your house? Here is the best Birthday cake I have made.. it's rich and very special for any occasion. Put it on your list of must makes.

1 vote
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cake RICOTTA cheese CHOCOLATE RUM

cake RICOTTA cheese CHOCOLATE RUM by Foodessa

All this talk about APRONS and Grandmothers got me going on assembling my notes and photos to finally share with you a very cherished recipe my 'Nonna' made for me growing up. Granted, as I turned baker in my kitchen, I confess to having tweaked it just enough to meet with her approval. She also found that my version was slightly…

2 votes
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PLUM buttermilk torte cake {GF option also}

PLUM buttermilk torte cake {GF option also} by Foodessa

Inspired by the generous plum pickings off my friend's bountiful fruit tree. The essence of lemon and almonds were brought in through premium extracts. The bonus is that there’s no electric mixer required either. . NON-GLUTEN version: The amount of All-Purpose Flour can also be substituted fully with the exact quantity of Sorghum…

1 vote
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Amaretto and chocolate cake

Amaretto and chocolate cake by Lemon Squeezy

Rich and elegant; the perfect ending to a dinner party

1 vote
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APPLE cranberry SAMBUCA maple cake - update

APPLE cranberry SAMBUCA maple cake - update by Foodessa

The fabulous flavour combo of APPLES, sweet MAPLE and ANIS aromas dancing through our home was unbearably teasing us with impatient anticipation. NO electric mixer required. For a dedicated post...refer here: http://www.foodessa.com/2010/11/apple-cranberry-sambuca-maple-cake.html

3 votes
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Citrus Chocolate Coconut Ginger Nut flourless torte cake

Citrus Chocolate Coconut Ginger Nut flourless torte cake by Foodessa

Mr. LEMON joined the line dance with his circle of friends: Ms. CLEMENTINE, Chocolate, Coconut, Ginger and Almonds. This aromatic, gluten-free cake, turned out to be an incredibly delicious success. For a detailed post...refer here: http://www.foodessa.com/2011/02/citrus-flourless-cake-splendour.html

5 votes
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Ricotta Orange Chocolate torta cake {GF option also}

Ricotta Orange Chocolate torta cake {GF option also} by Foodessa

Inspired by a cake Hubby and I had in a 'Pensione' in Sardinia, Italy. This recipe was re-created from just a few memorable bites. . NON-GLUTEN version: The amount of All-Purpose Flour can also be substituted fully with the exact quantity of Sorghum flour. GF baking powder should be used as well. For a dedicated post...refer to:…

1 vote
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PEAR spice Espresso Coffee cake torte cake

PEAR spice Espresso Coffee cake torte cake by Foodessa

PEAR spice Espresso Coffee cake torte cake. NO electric beater required. For a dedicated post…refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2018/04/pear-based-sweet-recipes.html

1 vote
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Italian APPLE butter cake torte

Italian APPLE butter cake torte by Foodessa

Inspiration from the Abruzzi region of Italy whereby my Aunt shared her precious Italian Apple butter torte recipe. The McIntosh apples are lovingly embraced by the smooth tasting butter and a touch of lemon rind. For a detailed post...refer here: http://www.foodessa.com/2012/10/apple-almond-gf-cake-torte-plus-italian.html

1 vote
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FIG and NUT torte cake - Gluten Free - updated

FIG and NUT torte cake - Gluten Free - updated by Foodessa

I dare you to challenge this scrumptious gluten-free FIG and ALMOND cake. I experimented with Gluten free flour...specifically, 'Sweet Sorghum White flour'. The results came in the form of an enchanting surprise. I now had a great upside down fresh fig and nut torte cake ready to be devoured. For a detailed post...refer to:…

1 vote
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CLEMENTINE CHOCOLATE and NUT torte cake

CLEMENTINE CHOCOLATE and NUT torte cake by Foodessa

Easy flourless cake creation. This cake is extremely flavourful as well as invitingly aromatic. I certainly do love desserts with a combo of citrus, chocolate and nuts. This torte turned out absolutely delicious and memorable. A must try ;o) For a detailed post...refer to:…

1 vote
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