This is a classic cassata (Sicilian rum cake) — sponge cake, liquor, candied fruits, ricotta cheese — minus the marzipan. Incorporate 1/3 of the whites into the yolk mixture. Sift 1/4 cup of the flour ...

Our moist rum cake recipe is the perfect choice for holidays, birthdays, or any special gathering. I love how the tender ...

This Italian Cream Cake Recipe is about to blow your mind. A light vanilla based layer cake, similar to my vanilla cake is laced with toasted pecans and coconut, only to be slathered in decadent cream ...

I was feeling sad and nostalgic as I pulled Mama D's Homestyle Italian Cookbook from the shelf. I had just heard of her death. Giovanna D'Agostino, known as Mama D, owned a restaurant in the Dinkytown ...

Stir together apples, sugar, flour, salt, and cinnamon in a large skillet. Let stand at room temperature, stirring occasionally, until sugar begins to dissolve, about 30 minutes. Cook apple mixture in ...

Now that Gruttadauria's Bakery has closed in Greece, and is heading for California, its loyal Rochester customers are bemoaning the loss of their favorite baked goods. The Italian cookies. The rainbow ...

I used to make a couple of different pound cake recipes, but then my 99-year-old aunt said to me, "You need to spice it up. Why don't you put some rum in it?" So I was like, "OK!" It's all about the ...