Genoa cake

Genoa cake (or simply genoa) is a fruit cake consisting of sultanas (golden-colored raisins), currants or raisins, glacé cherries, almonds, and candied orange peel or essence, cooked in a batter of flour, eggs, butter and sugar.

Genoa cake
Genoa cake (supermarket own-brand with few cherries)
Alternative namespandolce genovese
TypeFruit cake
Place of originItaly
Region or stateGenoa
Main ingredientsSultanas/raisins or currants, glacé cherries, flour, eggs, butter, sugar
Food energy
(per 100 g serving)
340 kcal (1424 kJ)
Nutritional value
(per 100 g serving)
Protein4 g
Fat9 g
Carbohydrate59 g
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