Berlingozzo Tuscan Orange Ring Cake

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A soft, tender ring cake perfumed with orange and vanilla and moistened with Vin Santo and olive oil, topped with crunchy pearl sugar. It is simple, rustic and good dunked in sweet wine. Makes 12 slices in about 1 hr 32 min.

Prep 20 min

Cook 42 min

Cooling 30 min

Total 1 hr 32 min

Yield 12 slices

Ingredients

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4 (200 g)large eggs
1 cup (200 g)granulated sugar
1 tbsp (6 g)orange zest, grated
7 tbsp (100 ml)extra virgin olive oil
7 tbsp (100 ml)vin Santo
1 tsp (5 ml)vanilla extract
2 ⅓ cups (300 g)all-purpose flour, sifted
1 tbsp (12 g)baking powder
1 pinchsalt
2 tbsp (30 ml)whole milk, only if needed
1 oz (30 g)pearl sugar
½ tbsp (10 g)butter and flour, for the pan

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Instructions

Heat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Butter and flour a 9-inch (23 cm) ring or Bundt pan.
Whisk the eggs, sugar, orange zest and vanilla until pale and thick, about 3 minutes.
Whisk in the oil and Vin Santo.
Sift the flour, baking powder and salt over the batter and fold gently until just combined. The batter should be soft and pourable; add the milk only if it seems stiff.
Pour into the pan, scatter the pearl sugar on top and bake 38 to 42 minutes, until golden and a skewer comes out clean.
Cool 10 minutes in the pan, then turn out onto a rack to cool.

Tips

Don't overmix once the flour goes in.
Pearl sugar stays crunchy; if you can't find it, use coarse sugar.
Serve with a small glass of Vin Santo.
Good with vin Santo or coffee.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make berlingozzo tuscan orange ring cake?

Plan on 20 minutes of prep and 42 minutes of cooking, plus 30 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 12 slices.

How should I store berlingozzo tuscan orange ring cake?

Keep covered at room temperature up to 3 days; freeze up to 2 months.

Can I make berlingozzo tuscan orange ring cake ahead?

It is at its best the day it is made; prepare it a few hours before serving.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 tsp vanilla extract (5 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Berlingozzo is a Tuscan ring-shaped cake traditionally made for Carnival, flavored with orange peel, vanilla and Vin Santo. Serve it with vin Santo or coffee.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

279 Calories / serving

9.6g Fat

39.4g Carbs

4.7g Protein

20.4g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~3348 cal · 115g fat · 473g carbs · 56g protein · 245g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.