Chombolini (Italian Anise Cake)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt) with shortening and dust with flour.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Sift 3 ½ cups flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Beat sugar and butter together in a bowl with a spoon until creamy. Mix in eggs.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Combine orange juice and milk in a separate bowl; add to sugar mixture. Stir in flour mixture, anise extract, and lemon extract until well combined. Fold in dates and walnuts; pour into the prepared pan.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until top of cake springs back when touched and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 to 60 minutes. Cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling, 15 to 25 minutes more.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (12 servings total)