Pangiallo laziale (Italian Christmas Cakes)

Pangiallo laziale (Italian Christmas Cakes)

Pangiallo is a traditional Italian Christmas cake, originally from Rome. Dried fruits and nuts are mixed with oil, wine, and flour to create a humble yet tasty treat that is vegan to boot! Wrap in cellophane or Christmas paper and give as gifts to friends and family.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups chopped pitted prunes
  • 1 ¼ cups raisins
  • ¾ cup whole almonds, skin removed
  • ¾ cup chopped walnuts
  • ¾ cup toasted hazelnuts
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon orange marmalade
  • 2 tablespoons chopped candied orange peel
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons white wine
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour, or more as needed

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2
Combine prunes, raisins, almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, sugar, orange marmalade, candied orange peel, and cinnamon in a large bowl and stir to combine with a wooden spoon. Pour in wine and olive oil. Add flour and mix everything into a sticky dough, adding more flour if mixture does not stick together.

Step 3
Shape mixture into 8 similar sized logs with wet hands and place onto prepared baking sheet.

Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 30 minutes.

Cook’s Note:

Instead of prunes you can use any other dried fruit like figs or apricots, or a mix of all three.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

477
Calories
26g
Fat
60g
Carbs
9g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 477
% Daily Value *
Total Fat26g 33%
Saturated Fat2g 12%
Sodium6mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate60g 22%
Dietary Fiber7g 24%
Total Sugars33g
Protein9g
Vitamin C3mg 13%
Calcium89mg 7%
Iron3mg 18%
Potassium641mg 14%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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