This is one of the most famous cakes in the whole world.One ingredient that distinguishes classic fruit cake from the rest is the use of brandy, rum, or cognac to give it a unique rich flavour and moisture. Chopped candied fruit, nuts and chocolate chips are the most popular ingredients.
This dessert originates from Limusin in France and dates back to the 19th century. The name comes from the French word “to fill” and refers to the cherry filling that makes this custard-based dessert one of the most famous French desserts in the world. There are hundreds of recipes for clafoutis with slight variations in which candied fruit are combined with fresh fruit.
This Bolivian cake is usually eaten at Christmas Time and is made using sultanas that have been soaked in brandy or cognac for at least eight hours. A sponge cake mixture is then made and candied fruit is added.
This delicious cake is popular in Caribbean countries and gets its name from the upside-down nature of the cake. The fruit sauce is made using butter, brown sugar and lemon juice.
This is the perfect cake for rice pudding lovers! It is a sweet quiche with a surprisingly delicious blend of flavours.
This traditional Sicilian recipe dates back to the 12th century to a convent in Palermo. The biscuits are made by making a pasta reale almond paste from ground almonds, sugar, egg white, orange blossom water and vanilla essence.