Tuscan Fruit And Nut Cake (panforte)

Tuscan Fruit and Nut Cake, also known as Panforte, is a traditional Italian dessert hailing from the Tuscany region. This dense and chewy cake is filled with a variety of dried fruits, nuts, and warm spices, making it a perfect treat for the holiday season or any special occasion.

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Tuscan Fruit And Nut Cake (panforte)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup chopped almonds
  • 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
  • 1/2 cup chopped dried figs
  • 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
  • 1/2 cup chopped candied orange peel
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, sift the flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Add the chopped nuts, dried fruits, and candied orange peel. Toss to combine.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine the honey and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved.
  4. Pour the honey mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until everything is well coated.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared cake pan and press it down firmly and evenly.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the cake is set and the edges are slightly browned.
  7. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan.
  8. Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar and cut into thin wedges to serve.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
45 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Protein
4g
Fat
10g

Supplies

9-inch round cake pan Parchment paper

Tools

Mixing bowl Small saucepan Spatula

Serving suggestions

Serve the Tuscan Fruit and Nut Cake with a glass of Vin Santo, a sweet Italian dessert wine, for a delightful pairing.

Tips & tricks

For an extra festive touch, garnish the cake with a sprinkle of edible gold dust or silver dragees before serving.

Cost

$15