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Carnival Cake Prinjolata

Cultural Context

Originating from Malta, Prinjolata is a festive dessert traditionally enjoyed during Carnival celebrations. This cake embodies the spirit of revelry with its rich layers of sponge, cream, and chocolate, often adorned with colorful fruits and nuts. It represents a time of indulgence and joy, bringing families and friends together. Today, Prinjolata is cherished not only in Malta but has also found its way into the hearts of dessert lovers around the world, often served at celebrations and special occasions.

MalteseMTdessert
90 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
10 1/2 oz (300 g) Self-raising flour
5 1/3 oz (150 g) Unsalted butter
2 tsp. Baking powder
1 tsp. Vanilla essence
Lemon zest
4 oz (110 g) Powdered sugar
2 Egg yolks
1 tbsp. Evaporated milk
20 oz (570 g) Biscuits
3 1/2 oz (100 g) Roasted blanched almond
3 1/2 oz (100 g) Roasted hazelnuts
1 3/4 oz (50 g) Roasted pine nuts
1 3/4 oz (50 g) Candied peel
7 oz (200 g) Glace cherries, halved
3 1/2 oz (100 g) Dark chocolate, chopped
Lemon and Orange Zest
8 3/4 (250 g) Unsalted butter
14 oz (400 g) Powdered sugar
1 tbsp. Whiskey
1 tsp. Vanilla essence
2 Egg whites, pasteurized
1/4 tsp. Cream of tartar
1/3 cup Water
2/3 cup Sugar

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: coconut cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate chips

Dark chocolate has less sugar and more antioxidants

maraschino cherries

🥗Healthier: fresh cherries

💰Cheaper: canned cherries

Fresh cherries are lower in sugar and more nutritious

1

Make the sweet finger biscuits.

2

Prepare the dry ingredients for the Prinjolata.

3

Make the buttercream.

4

Make the Prinjolata dome.

5

Make a basic Italian meringue.

6

Decorate the Prinjolata.

Cooking Techniques

bakingwhippinglayering

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

glutendairynuts

Also Known As

PrinjolataCarnival Cake

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