Sicilian Cakes

Arguably Sicily’s most famous dessert, this traditional cake consists of liqueur-drenched genoise sponge cake layered with sweetened ricotta and fruit preserves, decorated with a marzipan shell and colorful candied fruits. It is believed tha... READ MORE

This classic Italian dessert whose name translates to Easter lamb was supposedly first prepared in the early 1900s by Dominican nuns of the Collegio di Maria convent in Favara, Sicily. Agnello Pasquale is traditionally made with a mixture... READ MORE

Another timeless classic among southern Italian desserts, buccellato is a delectable, ring-shaped cake that is typically prepared during the holiday season. This fruitcake was once also associated with the celebration of family milestones, and was... READ MORE

Named after Salome's dance to make Herod crazy with lust, torta setteveli (cake of the seven veils) unsurprisingly achieves more or less the same results. This traditional Sicilian birthday cake consists of an alternating combination of chocolate ... READ MORE

Torta Savoia is a layered chocolate cake that hails from Sicily. It consists of several sponge layers coated in a rich chocolate hazelnut cream. The entire combination is covered with a glossy chocolate glaze, and in some variations, sponges are l... READ MORE

Cassata al Forno is a traditional Sicilian baked dessert and a simpler variation of the iconic cassata siciliana. Unlike the more elaborate version with marzipan and candied fruits, cassata al forno is baked and has a rustic charm, particularly po... READ MORE

Muccunetti are traditional small cakes originating from Mazara del Vallo in Sicily. These sweets were invented by Benedictine nuns of the local Convent of San Michele. They're made with a combination of egg whites, honey, almonds, sugar, pumpkin, ... READ MORE