Ciambellone della Nonna (Italian Grandmother’s Ring Cake) Prep time: 25 minutes Baking time: 45 to 55 minutes Cooling time: 40 minutes Total time: About 2 hours Servings: 10 to 12 Difficulty: Easy Oven: 350°F, 175°C Pan: 10 inch, 25 cm ring pan or bundt style pan Ciambellone della Nonna is one of the most familiar cakes in the Italian home kitchen. It is the kind of cake traditionally prepared for breakfast, afternoon coffee, or a simple family dessert. The word ciambellone r

Panettone al Cioccolato Fondente, Arancia Candita e Rum Story of the Dish This artisan panettone is inspired by one of the most elegant flavor combinations in Italian pastry: dark chocolate, candied orange, and aged rum. The bright citrus notes cut through the richness of the chocolate, while the rum adds warmth and depth without overpowering the delicate aromas of the naturally leavened dough. Prepared with lievito madre and a slow 48-hour fermentation, this panettone develo

Torta Tenerina Ferrarese (Italian Ferrara Tenerina Chocolate Cake) Prep time: 20 minutes Baking time: 25 to 30 minutes Resting time: 30 minutes Total time: About 1 hour 15 minutes Servings: 8 to 10 Difficulty: Easy Oven: 350°F, 175°C Pan: 9 inch, 22 to 23 cm round cake pan Torta Tenerina is one of the great chocolate desserts of Emilia Romagna, particularly associated with the city of Ferrara. At first glance, it appears extremely simple. Chocolate, butter, eggs, sugar, and v