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Una mamma in cucina

I am from Bologna, I love tradition and I study pastry; between one dessert and another, I share my family recipes with you.

  • Flourless Almond Santiago Cake

    Flourless Almond Santiago Cake

    The Santiago Cake (“Tarta del Santiago” in Spanish) is a traditional Galician dessert made with…

  • Quick Chocolate Cake

    Quick Chocolate Cake

    The quick chocolate cake is very soft, delicious, and irresistible, a perfect pantry cake for…

  • Soft Amaretti with Pistachio and Almonds

    Soft Amaretti with Pistachio and Almonds

    The soft amaretti with pistachio and almonds are delicious pastries, very simple to make, composed…

  • Soft Mostaccioli

    Soft Mostaccioli

    Soft mostaccioli (also known as “mustacciuoli” or “mostazzoli”) are traditional Christmas sweets from Campania that…

  • Autumn Yogurt and Apple Cake

    Autumn Yogurt and Apple Cake

    The autumn yogurt and apple cake is a soft and delicious dessert rich in dried…

  • Madeira Cake

    Madeira Cake

    The Madeira cake is an Anglo-Saxon dessert excellent to enjoy with a good cup of…

  • Pound Cake or 4/4 Cake

    Pound Cake or 4/4 Cake

    The pound cake or 4/4 is a very soft pantry cake ideal for breakfast, a…

  • Romagna’s Dead Beans

    Romagna’s Dead Beans

    Romagna’s dead beans are almond pastries with a round, slightly flattened shape that are traditionally…

  • 5-Minute Yogurt and Apple Cake

    5-Minute Yogurt and Apple Cake

    The 5-minute yogurt and apple cake is a wholesome and very soft dessert thanks to…

  • Sponge Cake

    Sponge Cake

    The sponge cake is a classic Italian pastry, simple and very soft, ideal for breakfast…