Italian Christmas Pudding Cake

A dazzlingly easy no-bake Italian assembly cake featuring panettone, mascarpone cream, Marsala, chestnuts, chocolate chips, and pistachios.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 597 kcals 7164 kcals
Carbohydrates 61.5 grams 738 grams
Fat 35.1 grams 421.2 grams
Protein 8.8 grams 105.6 grams
Cook Time
0 mins
Produces
12 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
125
g
Chocolate Chips
mini or finely chopped; use 100g for filling and remainder for topping
Dairy
2
piece
Eggs
free-range, at room temperature
500
g
Mascarpone
at room temperature
250
ml
Double Cream
at room temperature
Fruits
75
g
2
tbsp
Pomegranate Seeds
for topping
GrainsCereals
625
g
Panettone
roughly sliced into 1cm pieces; pandoro can be used as a substitute
Liquids
6
tbsp
Tuaca Liqueur
rum, brandy, or Marsala are alternatives
125
ml
NutsSeeds
100
g
Pistachios
chopped; use 75g for filling and remainder for topping

Steps

  • Slice the panettone into 1cm pieces and use one third to line the bottom of a 23cm springform tin.
  • Drizzle 2 tablespoons of liqueur over the panettone layer.
  • Whisk the eggs and sugar until the mixture is frothy and light.
  • Slowly whisk in the mascarpone, double cream, and Marsala until thick and spreadable.
  • Reserve 250ml of the cream mixture in the fridge for the final topping.
  • Fold the marrons glacés, 100g of chocolate chips, and 75g of pistachios into the remaining cream.
  • Spread half of this clinical filling over the first panettone layer.
  • Add a second layer of panettone slices and dampen with 2 tablespoons of liqueur.
  • Spoon on the remaining cream mixture followed by the final layer of panettone and 2 tablespoons of liqueur.
  • Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight.
  • Unmould the cake onto a plate and spread the reserved plain cream over the top.
  • Decorate with the remaining chocolate chips, pistachios, and pomegranate seeds before serving.