We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While Italian cuisine tends to be known for its tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella, there's an ingredient known well in Italy that also deserves ...

This is one of my favorite cakes. Describing it, though, other than to say it’s made with a fruity Italian extra-virgin olive oil and has a terrific lemony kick — from both juice and zest — isn’t easy ...

Meringue does double-duty in this meringue-topped lemon sponge cake: Beaten egg whites lighten the lemon and butter cake batter, which is baked until tender and just set. A generous amount of Italian ...

Easter is approaching, and Italian lemon cream cake is a perfect ending to a holiday feast. A cake mix makes this recipe easy. It’s light, lemony and delicious. I made this for a double birthday party ...

This Lemon Layer Cake boasts 8 buttery layers of yellow cake doused in Limoncello, separated with lemon curd, and covered in a thick layer of Blackberry Italian Meringue Buttercream. The cake is ...

Italians love their desserts, and no wonder why. That’s why I’ve put together this list of easy Italian dessert recipes that are simply delicious! No matter if it’s for Christmas, Easter, or just a ...

Following a grand holiday meal — like the ham or lamb you may be planning for Easter — a lemon dessert can be especially welcome for its light touch and bright flavor. Two great options come from ...

Mix in a bowl the dry ingredients of almonds, cake flour cinnamon, baking powder and salt. Set aside. In a bigger bowl blend softened butter and sugar together until creamy. Add eggs, vanilla, lemon ...

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease two 8-by-4-by-2-inch loaf pans. 2. Cream butter and 2 cups of granulated sugar for about 5 minutes or until light and fluffy. With the mixer on medium speed, add ...

If you can still find Meyer lemons that are in season, you’re one lucky duck. If you can’t (since they’re usually available from November to January), regular lemons will work just fine. It’s like a ...