Continuing on from our last post, here are some more of Tuscany's best cakes that are a must-try for foodies visiting the region. While the cakes that we last discussed are all more dessert-like sweet treats, there is also a tradition of cakes in Tuscany that can be served as side-dishes or as main courses and at a variety of times of day and meals.
4. Chard Cake
One of these is the Chard Cake, or "Torta d'Erbe", that comes from the area of Massa Carrara. It is a typical salted cake that can be served either as side dish or as main course and is made of wheat flour, chard leaves, eggs, breadcrumbs, ricotta cheese, Pecorino cheese, olive oil, salt and pepper. Tasty and attractively amber coloured, it is a welcome addition to any table and is a must for all those foodies that have found a holiday rental in the Massa Carrara and are planning a holiday there.
4. Chard Cake
One of these is the Chard Cake, or "Torta d'Erbe", that comes from the area of Massa Carrara. It is a typical salted cake that can be served either as side dish or as main course and is made of wheat flour, chard leaves, eggs, breadcrumbs, ricotta cheese, Pecorino cheese, olive oil, salt and pepper. Tasty and attractively amber coloured, it is a welcome addition to any table and is a must for all those foodies that have found a holiday rental in the Massa Carrara and are planning a holiday there.
5. Necci
Necci, meanwhile, are a kind of pancake that is made with chestnut flour that are a typical product of the Garfagnana area, in the province of Lucca. They are cooked on iron plates called testi and then served plain with some ricotta or with both cream and cold-cuts, or just cold-cuts as a side dish. As such, this is one dish that can be both a sweet treat or a side-dish. The best of both worlds in one product! Find a villa with internet in Lucca and you can try every possible combination of this local delight for yourself.
6. Prato Mantovana
Prato Mantovana is a moist delicious white or yellow cake that come from Prato. The original recipe dates back to the 19th century, when a renowned Prato pastry-maker received it as a gift from two nuns from Mantua, in thanks for his hospitality.
Necci, meanwhile, are a kind of pancake that is made with chestnut flour that are a typical product of the Garfagnana area, in the province of Lucca. They are cooked on iron plates called testi and then served plain with some ricotta or with both cream and cold-cuts, or just cold-cuts as a side dish. As such, this is one dish that can be both a sweet treat or a side-dish. The best of both worlds in one product! Find a villa with internet in Lucca and you can try every possible combination of this local delight for yourself.
6. Prato Mantovana
Prato Mantovana is a moist delicious white or yellow cake that come from Prato. The original recipe dates back to the 19th century, when a renowned Prato pastry-maker received it as a gift from two nuns from Mantua, in thanks for his hospitality.
Somewhat rudely, he decided that he wasn't satisfied with the cake and altered the recipe and then served it to his clientele, who really enjoyed it. The cake then became popular and has been passed down ever since. Simple and delicious, it is made of flour, butter, sugar, eggs, vanillin and orange peel, almonds, and pine nuts and is served dusted in powdered sugar. Just find a vacation rental in Prato and you can enjoy this delicious treat with coffee as a snack or in the morning for breakfast.
7. Scarpaccia Viareggina
Finally, Scarpaccia Viareggina is a typical cake of Viareggio. While it is partly salted and partly sweet, it is usually served as a dessert, though international visitors might think it better suited as a side-dish. It is made of courgettes, flour, sugar, eggs, butter, vanillin, milk, salt and olive oil and is a unique combination of flavours that is an intriguing must for visitors once they have found a luxury villa in Viareggio.
Foodies and cake-lovers rejoice. If you are vacationing in Tuscany, you can have cake for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and desserts. There is a wide variety of unique cakes to try so get planning your trip now and tuck in!
7. Scarpaccia Viareggina
Finally, Scarpaccia Viareggina is a typical cake of Viareggio. While it is partly salted and partly sweet, it is usually served as a dessert, though international visitors might think it better suited as a side-dish. It is made of courgettes, flour, sugar, eggs, butter, vanillin, milk, salt and olive oil and is a unique combination of flavours that is an intriguing must for visitors once they have found a luxury villa in Viareggio.
Foodies and cake-lovers rejoice. If you are vacationing in Tuscany, you can have cake for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and desserts. There is a wide variety of unique cakes to try so get planning your trip now and tuck in!