Chombolini (Italian Anise Cake) Recipe

Name: Chombolini (Italian Anise Cake)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon shortening; 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups white sugar; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 4 eggs, beaten; 1/3 cup orange juice; 1/3 cup milk; 2 tablespoons anise extract; 1 drop lemon extract; 1 cup chopped dates; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon shortening
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
4 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons anise extract
1 drop lemon extract
1 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt(R)) with shortening and dust with flour.
2
Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
3
Mix sugar and butter in a bowl with a spoon until creamy. Mix in eggs.
4
Combine orange juice and milk in a separate bowl; pour into the sugar mixture. Stir in the flour mixture, anise, and lemon extract until well combined. Fold in dates and walnuts. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until the top of the cake springs back when touched and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Cool in the pan for 20 minutes. Transfer cake to a rack for final cooling, 15 to 25 minutes.

1352

kcal

Calories

Fat

167

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon shortening, 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Chombolini (Italian Anise Cake) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chombolini (Italian Anise Cake)

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