Panettone Cake: A Festive Italian Dessert to Delight Everyone

Create a stunning Panettone Cake, a delicious twist on leftover panettone, perfect for festive gatherings or holiday dinners.

Panettone Cake

The Panettone Cake is a quick and striking dessert, perfect for Christmas and a great way to revitalize any leftover panettone. In no time, you will serve a delightful treat without any hassle.

Layered slices of panettone create a simple yet flavorful cake, filled with two different creams: a soft and delicate egg-free mascarpone cream, and a second, even more indulgent cream enriched with hazelnut spread, making every bite irresistible.

This incredibly easy recipe is perfect for serving at the end of a meal or for a special snack during the holidays, perhaps during a game night with friends. The unsweetened cocoa completes the Panettone Cake, while gold leaf adds a refined and elegant touch, transforming a few simple ingredients into a dessert that captivates everyone at first glance!

Ingredients

  • Leftover panettone
  • Mascarpone cheese
  • Heavy cream
  • Powdered sugar
  • Hazelnut spread
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Gold leaf (optional for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Begin by slicing the leftover panettone into even layers.
  2. In a bowl, whip the heavy cream and mix in the mascarpone cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Prepare the hazelnut cream by combining hazelnut spread with a small amount of whipped cream for a lighter texture.
  4. Layer the panettone slices, alternating between the mascarpone cream and the hazelnut cream, until all ingredients are used.
  5. Finish by dusting the top with unsweetened cocoa and, if desired, adding gold leaf for decoration.

Total Time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian

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