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Madonna di Castelnuovo Cake
Castelnuovo Rovigo (Veneto) — Mother recipe · en it
A sweet traditional Castelnuovo Rovigo cake, rich in eggs and sugar, adorned with fresh fruit.
⏱️ 20 min prep + 30 min cottura · 8 porzioni · media
Ingredients
- 150 g of flour
- 150 g of sugar
- 4 eggs
- 100 g of butter
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 100 g of almonds
- 100 g of fresh cream
- 100 g of fruit jam
- 100 g of fresh fruit (for decoration)
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C and mix the flour, sugar, eggs, butter, and vanilla extract in a large bowl.
- Stir well until you get a smooth batter.
- Add the chopped almonds and gently fold them in.
- Pour the mixture into a baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool.
- Whip the fresh cream with a bit of sugar and fruit.
- Decorate with the fruit jam and fresh fruit.
- Serve cold for the best taste.
The story
Originally created as an offering to the Madonna di Castelnuovo, a significant religious celebration for the local community, this cake has been passed down through generations, preserving the culinary traditions of the Veneto region.
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