Veneziana Albicocca e Spezie - Apricot & Spices Veneziana in Tin Gift Box

Loison Pasticceri have been baking in Costabissara, in the Vicenza hills, since 1938. Their Veneziana — the historic Venetian sweet cake, smaller and more delicate than panettone — comes here in the apricot and spices version, with a hazelnut crust replacing the more familiar almond one.

A naturally leavened dough, soft and airy from slow sourdough fermentation, made with fresh milk, butter and cream. Inside: candied apricot (15%, with apricot fruit at 49% and no sulphites) and a refined spice blend. Above: a crisp hazelnut icing made with 30% ‘Piemonte’ PGI hazelnuts — the registered Italian protected designation — finished with whole hazelnuts and sugar pearls. Wildflower honey from Sicily, Cervia sea salt, and natural Bourbon vanilla from Madagascar — a Slow Food Presidium variety — complete the dough.

At room temperature for the full perfume of vanilla, spices and apricot. Beautiful at breakfast with espresso, in the afternoon with black tea, or after dinner with a dessert wine. The tin gift box keeps it protected and makes it ready to give. Keep sealed in a cool, dry place.