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Italian Christmas Bundt Cake - Ciambellone

Ciambellone is an Italian Bundt Cake that is perfect for Christmas. The soft cake is studded with dried figs and almonds, perfect any time.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 389 kcal
Course: Dessert , Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2½ cups flour all purpose or cake flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (I use corn or sunflower oil) (80 grams total)
  • ½ cup + 1 tablespoon milk (room temperature) (I use 2% or whole milk) (135 ml total)
  • ½ cup hazelnuts (coarsely chopped)
  • ½ cup almonds (coarsely chopped)
  • 8-10 dried figs (chopped)
For room temperature remove the ingredients from the fridge approximately 60 minutes before using.
EXTRAS
  • ¼-⅓ cup sliced almonds
  • 2 tablespoons Demerara sugar or granulated

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Grease and flour a 9½-10 inch (24 cm) bundt pan.
  2. In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, salt and baking powder. Set aside.
  3. In the mixing bowl beat the eggs, yolk and sugar until creamy 2-3 minutes. Add the oil and beat to combine. Alternately add the dry ingredients and the milk. Fold in the chopped nuts and figs. Transfer to the prepared bundt pan. Sprinkle the top with the sliced almonds and Demerara or granulated sugar.
  4. Bake for approximately 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean or with a few crumbs attached. Let cool in the pan, then move to a plate. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Ciambellone will keep well as long as its wrapped in plastic wrap. Store it at room temperature for several days. 
  • Freeze the cake when it is completely cooled, double wrap it with either foil or plastic wrap and then place in a freezer safe bag. It will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let the cake thaw overnight on the counter before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 389kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 57mg (19%) Sodium 80mg (3%) Potassium 246mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 24g (48%) Vitamin A 100IU (2%) Vitamin C 0.4mg (0%) Calcium 88mg (9%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 389

% Daily Value*

Calories 389kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 57mg 19%
Sodium 80mg 3%
Potassium 246mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 24g 48%
Vitamin A 100IU 2%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Calcium 88mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.