Pizza Dolce di Beridde (Roman Jewish Nut Cake)

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Pizza Dolce di Beridde (Roman Jewish Nut Cake)

A dense, dark, crunchy slab studded with nuts, raisins and candied citrus, cut into diamonds. Makes 8 pieces in about 1 hr 5 min.

Prep 25 min

Cook 20 min

Cooling 20 min

Total 1 hr 5 min

Yield 8 pieces

Diet Dairy free, Vegan

Ingredients

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1 ¾ cups (220 g)all-purpose flour
¾ cup (70 g)almond flour
6 tbsp (80 g)sugar
3 ½ oz (100 g)sunflower oil
2 oz (60 g)marsala wine
7 tbsp (60 g)raisins, soaked in hot water, drained
⅓ cup (40 g)pine nuts, toasted
⅓ cup (40 g)almonds, toasted, chopped
1 ½ oz (40 g)candied citron, cubed
1 ½ oz (40 g)candied orange peel, cubed

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Instructions

Heat the oven to 425 F (220 C) and line a 9 by 13-inch pan with parchment.
Stir the flours and sugar together. Add the oil and rub in, then add the Marsala a little at a time until the dough is moist but not sticky.
Mix in the raisins, pine nuts, almonds and candied fruit.
Press the dough firmly into the pan and score it into 8 rectangles or diamonds.
Bake 18 to 22 minutes until the top and bottom are well browned. Cool in the pan, then cut.

Tips

Press the dough firmly so it holds together.
Bake it dark for the crunch.
Traditionally made without eggs or dairy.
Good with sweet wine.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make pizza dolce di beridde (roman jewish nut cake)?

Plan on 25 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking, plus 20 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 8 pieces.

How should I store pizza dolce di beridde (roman jewish nut cake)?

Store airtight at room temperature up to 2 weeks.

Can I make pizza dolce di beridde (roman jewish nut cake) ahead?

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

Is this recipe vegan?

Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.

A Roman-Jewish sweet made in the old ghetto, without eggs or dairy. Serve it with sweet wine.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

423 Calories / serving

22.4g Fat

49.4g Carbs

6.9g Protein

22.6g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~3384 cal · 179g fat · 395g carbs · 55g protein · 181g sugar

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