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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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Grandma apple cake

Grandma apple cake by Alida

classic one here. A simple, fuss free, easy apple cake. Basically you just need to stir the ingredients together and pop some apples on top. You can dust it with vanilla icing sugar when it has cooled down if you like.

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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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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Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake with Biscoff Crust

Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake with Biscoff Crust by Doctor Jo

This cheesecake is one of my all-time favorite fall cheesecake. I can’t say it is my all-time favorite cheesecake! Why, because I have multiple all-time favorite cheesecakes—one for each season, as a matter of fact. When the trees get naked, I know it’s time to get out all things pumpkin: Pumpkin Pie Crumble, Pumpkin muffins, and this…

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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Sicilian Cake

Sicilian Cake by Evelyn Scott

This Sicilian cake is traditional from the ricotta to the crushed pineapple and rum. Topped off with cherries and chocolate chips, this is unbeatable.

3 votes
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Ricotta Cake

Ricotta Cake by buttercup

This is a moist and delicious cake. Simple yet good enough to make for company!!

1 vote
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Chocolate Caramel Maple Syrup CHILLED cake

Chocolate Caramel Maple Syrup CHILLED cake by Foodessa

A no bake, super easy to make chilled cake. A splash of Maple syrup with vanilla pudding enhanced by chocolate and caramel. Last minute idea to wow your guests. Make a cold dessert and throw some sprinkles on top. For a detailed post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2015/04/chocolate-caramel-maple-syrup-chilled.html

1 vote
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rustic semifreddo Bomba ice cream ZUCCOTTO di Pasqua

rustic semifreddo Bomba ice cream ZUCCOTTO di Pasqua by Foodessa

‘ Panettone ’ meets up with ice cream and a splash of orange flavoured spirit. Any festive event can benefit from this easily created domed decadent delight. For a detailed post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2013/03/rustic-semifreddo-bomba-zuccotto-di.html

1 vote
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Peach Chocolate Amaretto torte upside down cake

Peach Chocolate Amaretto torte upside down cake by Foodessa

Sweetly tart peaches enjoy blending within a batter of chocolate pastilles. Almond flavours from the Amaretto liquor brought a closure to a perfect fruit torte. For a dedicated post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2013/07/peach-chocolate-amaretto-torte-upside.html

1 vote
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Apple Pecan Raisin spice torte cake {GF option also}

Apple Pecan Raisin spice torte cake {GF option also} by Foodessa

Inspired by my Mother-in-law's favourite and super simple apple cake squares. This is a no-fail, foolproof cake which can be made in no time at all. 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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Yogurt and lemon cake... very lemony!

Yogurt and lemon cake... very lemony! by Alida

To get over a rainy weekend I thought of making this lemon cake with some juicy Italian lemons a friend of mine brought me recently. I have added a small pot of yogurt for extra flavour and there you go, you can soon forget about the weather outside, enjoy this very lemony cake and think about the sunny place where they come from.

2 votes
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Frittelle carnival treats

Frittelle carnival treats by Alida

Hurray it's that time of the year again! It's carnival, so it's time to make those addictive deep fried, gorgeous cakes. Every year for me has become a tradition now. It cannot pass February without making frittelle. Every region of Italy calls them differently but in the end they are all very similar. I get instantly transported…

1 vote
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