Panforte
A rich and chewy Tuscan spiced cake loaded with dried fruits, nuts, and honey.
⏱ 45 minServes 12Italian
Ingredients
- •1 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, candied citron, candied orange peel)
- •1 cup almonds, roughly chopped
- •3/4 cup honey
- •1/2 cup sugar
- •1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- •2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- •1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- •1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- •1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- •2 tablespoons butter
- •1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Directions
- 1Preheat oven to 300°F and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- 2Heat honey and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until combined, about 2 minutes.
- 3Mix flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper in a bowl, then add dried fruits, almonds, and butter to the honey mixture.
- 4Combine wet and dry ingredients until well mixed, then pour into prepared pan, pressing down firmly.
- 5Bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are set but the center remains slightly soft.
- 6Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- 7Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.
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