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pbf
November 1, 2016
Why aren't the measurements given in weights? It seems to me that a web site of this quality should at least give baking measurements in weight and if you insist on volume give that as an alternative. Weight measurements are so much more accurate -- and easier to use. With digital scales being so cheap, there is no reason not to have -- and use -- one.
thecookandthetraveler
October 22, 2016
One more comment about the leavening...having lived and baked in Rome I frankly never warmed up to the powdered leavening in small packets that is our equivalent to baking powder and soda. Somehow the Italian leavening powder always seemed to impart an artificial vanilla flavor (this was from my own baking experience not from cakes sampled at breakfast eating out). Having said this I was happy to use the American version of equal parts baking soda and baking powder and my cake rose just perfectly and had the perfect texture. I found the cake to taste better as it matured through the week!
thecookandthetraveler
October 22, 2016
Very Very Good! For anyone wanting substitutes just let your imagination run wild. I will definitely be making this again with my own spin: black walnuts, grapefruit, or lemon. The switch-out in this recipe seems to be full of options.
Marlene T.
October 22, 2016
Yeast is not the correct leavening. If you have an Italian grocery in your neighborhood, you might be able to get paneangeli. It is a baking powder
Kayla R.
October 18, 2016
I'm in a similar boat with Maria. This sounds delicious, but I am allergic to oranges, is there another non-citrus fruit that would be a good substitute?
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November 21, 2023
I used dried cherries w/the vinsanto and it's wonderful. dried figs is a great idea.
Maria
October 12, 2016
Hi, I would LOVE to make this cake, but my daughter is extremely allergic to pine nuts. Any substitute that could be used making this cake equally delicious? The ingredients are amazing and we need a great new cake in our lives! Thanks!
Karen B.
October 21, 2016
Hi, I had run out of pine nuts so substituted flaked almonds. They were delicious.
Lisa
October 11, 2016
Without going to Italy, where can I buy Italian leavening?
Prathima
October 11, 2016
Did that sound curt? I meant to be more polite and say that Paneangeli is available in a pack of 10 on Amazon.com.
Lazyretirementgirl
October 19, 2016
What I found on Amazon was yeast -- is that the correct leavening?
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