Panettone Cake

All the classic flavors of Italian panettone bread are captured in this soft cake, from anise extract to candied fruit and toasted almonds.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 811 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 cup raisins
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 tablespoon brandy
• 1 tablespoon rum
• 1 tablespoon anise extract
• 1 cup candied cherries
• 2 ½ cups white sugar, divided
• 1 cup candied fruit
• ¾ cup toasted whole almonds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an angel food cake pan.

Step 2

Beat 1 1/2 cups sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in remaining 1 cup sugar, vanilla extract, brandy, rum, anise extract, and lemon zest.

Step 3

Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Beat gradually into the creamed butter mixture. Fold in raisins, candied fruit, candied cherries, and almonds. Pour into the prepared pan.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until the top springs back when gently pressed and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.