10 Interesting Facts About Genoa Cake

1. Genoa cake, a fruit cake with sultanas, cherries, almonds, and more.

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2. Originated in Genoa, Italy, as a festive treat called pandolce.

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3. Original pandolce had pine nuts and used yeast for rising.

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4. "Genoa cake" is the UK's term for this delightful dessert.

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5. Bakers in Genoa combined flour, sugar, eggs, and raisins creatively.

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6. Genoa cake: a sponge cake with flour, butter, eggs, and fruits.

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7. This cake is a calorie-rich delight, packing 340 kcal per 100g.

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8. A traditional Genoa Christmas cake cherished through generations.

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9. Adorned with sultanas, cherries, peel, and almonds, it's irresistible.

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10. Genoa cake, a delectable dessert perfect for any joyous occasion.

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