Easy panpepato recipe

Born in Emilia-Romagna, this Panpepato Christmas cake has a rich history, intertwining the warmth of Christmas with the allure of cocoa powder, dried fruit and black pepper.

The name come from pan meaning bread and pepe meaning pepper. This cake traces its origins back to medieval times.

ingredients

flour brewed espresso dried figs walnuts dried raisins candied orange peel almonds peeled hazelnuts peeled dark chocolate honey cocoa powder rum cinnamon black pepper and nutmeg oil

STEP 1

Chop all the nuts and fruits.Mix them all with spices and coffee in a bowl.

STEP 2

Mix the rest of the ingredients, shape them into balls and bake the panpepato cakes.

STEP 3

Let them cool completely before dusting more cocoa powder. It will last up to two weeks in an airtight container.

ENJOY YOUR ITALIAN PEPPERED CHRISTMAS CAKE!

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