An Italian chocolate sponge cake has only four ingredients: eggs, sugar, flour and cocoa powder. Vanilla can be added to enhance the chocolate flavour. The beauty of this cake is that it has no fat, no dairy, and no leavening agents. So how does the cake get it's height? Stiffly beaten egg whites make this cake airy, soft, and spongy. Keep reading to find out how to make this easy recipe.
Showing posts with label Italian Basics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Italian Basics. Show all posts
ITALIAN MEATLOAF WITH PROSCIUTTO COTTO AND MOZZARELLA
Treat your family to an authentic Italian Sunday dinner with this eye-catching meatloaf. Learn how to make this perfectly shaped meatloaf, filled with prosciutto cotto and mozzarella, in this step-by-step tutorial.
15-MINUTE CHEESY GARLIC PESTO BREAD
Planning a dinner party this weekend? Have your guests indulge in this ooey, gooey, cheesy, garlic bread, slathered with a good helping of homemade basil pesto alla genovese. You'll hear your guests oohing and ahhing ... and all it took was 15 minutes to make from beginning to end!
PESTO ALLA GENOVESE
Make this beautiful, vibrant basil pesto for dinner tonight! It can be prepared, while the pasta is cooking. Add a simple green salad, and some toasted, buttered bread slices and dinner is served. Healthy, quick and ready in less than half an hour.
SLOW COOKER ITALIAN MEATBALLS
Slow cooker Italian meatballs doesn't get any better then this! Flavourful, melt-in-your-mouth meatballs are gently simmered in a rich, luscious tomato sauce. Only ten minutes of prep and no stirring involved. Modern method but tastes like what nonna used to make.
Homemade Simple Marinara Sauce
Rather than reaching for the jarred stuff, next time try making this simple 4-ingredient marinara sauce, instead. It's easy to prepare and is ready in less than 30 minutes! I use this sauce in just about everything except for lasagna. It's great in a parmesan dish, and over canneloni, gnocchi, or pasta. Sometimes I use any leftover sauce on pizza, as well.
How to Make Basic Risotto (Without Saffron)
Making risotto is a labour of love, but is every stir worth this creamy and luscious dish? Absolutely!
Hamburg, Germany
Hi! My name is Rosa and welcome to my blog! I'm a fun loving, most-of-the-time stressed mother of three small boys, and a former cubicle dweller turned pastry chef. I am an amateur blogger and food photographer and lover of good Italian food. My food is simple, fresh, and seasonal (with an occasional frozen pizza).