Some links may be affiliate links. We may get paid if you buy something or take an action after clicking one of these. Apple cake is a very popular recipe all across Europe: French gateau aux pommes moelleux, German Apfelkuchen, Danish aeblekage, etc. You’ll find that almost every country has its own version of apple
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Torta Caprese: Italian Chocolate Almond Cake
Torta Caprese is a flourless chocolate cake from the island of Capri. It has a thin hard shell and a rich interior flavored with almonds and Strega or rum. It’s usually dusted with powdered sugar or served with a generous portion of fresh whipped cream. The texture for this cake comes from whipped egg whites
Rustic Coffee Walnut Cake
Sometimes you just need a simple, comforting cake that can be put together in just an hour. I find that this Italian torta rustica di noci e caffè fits the bill. It’s a humble, rustic cake that can be prepared for guests at moment’s notice or lend some comfort on a whim. You won’t need
Buranelli: Venetian Butter Cookies
A 45-minute Vaporetto ride northeast through the Venetian Lagoon brings you from Fondamente Nove to the islands of Mazzorbo and Burano. The islands are connected by a small, wooden bridge. Really it’s a collection of several islets now linked together. Where Mazzorbo is a bit more spaced out, dotted with green, and even home to
Coffee Semifreddo: Italian No-Churn Ice Cream
Semifreddo, meaning “half-frozen,” is the Italian response to the French parfait. It’s a frozen dessert similar to ice cream, but molded and sliced instead of scooped. It’s traditionally made with Italian meringue and whipped cream, and can be flavored almost any way you want. Because semifreddo doesn’t require an ice cream machine or a blast
Crostata alla Marmellata: Italian Jam Tart
When you travel to Italy for the first time, you’re not surprised by the expansive blue sky, the incredible art, the amazing food or the conviviality of the Italians. All of these things are already in our romanticized vision of Italy before we get on the plane. One thing many people are surprised about their
Italian Olive Oil Cake
I’ve been to Florence at least three times, and each time I return I like it more than the previous trip. As one of the most touristic cities in Italy, it can sometimes be difficult to filter out the tourist spots and find a more authentic experience. Each time I return, I go with a