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This is my version of the well known Sicilian cake. It is always a bit risky for a cook to take a classic recipe and give it a few twists and turns and it is only a worthwhile exercise if you bring ...

Rose Levy Beranbaum's recipe for Sicilian Pistachio Cake with Golden Neoclassic Buttercream from Rose's Heavenly Cakes. Serves 8 to 10. 2 large eggs, at room temperature, or 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Cassata cakes have traditionally been an Easter treat. The famed cake starts with sponge cake and is layered with sweet ricotta filling and candied fruit. The entire cake is covered ...

During a phone conversation last week with my younger sister, Dorian, I mentioned a cake I enjoy making, an Italian specialty called “cassata alla Sicilian.” I’m not a cake fan generally, but this one ...

This cake is more like a coffeecake. It’s spicy and sweet, with cinnamon and cloves teaming with cocoa and sugar. The cake can be served plain, topped with confectioners’ sugar or a light glaze. Fresh ...

Sicily draws admirers to its seas, sands and sites; Risa took the job seriously. She booked a villa, fully staffed, and stocked it with friends. They gazed at ruins, they crept through caves, they ...

There are many variations on cassata Siciliana, a beloved dessert that is said to originate in Palermo. Traditional versions call for round sponge cake and include marzipan and pistachios, but just ...