Berlingozzo: the recipe for the typical Tuscan carnival dessert

How to prepare Berlinzzo

Step 1

Collect eggs and egg yolks in a bowl, then add sugar1.

step 2

Beat the mixture with an electric whisk until light, puffy and fluffy2.

step 3

At this point add the oil3continue working.

Step 4

Perfume with grated lemon peel4and then with the orange.

Step 5

Sift the flour together with the yeast and add to the mixture5. Then mix with a spatula.

Step 6

Pour the mixture into a previously greased and floured donut mold with a diameter of 22-24 cm and then smooth the surface with a spatula6.

Step 7

Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 45 minutes, checking the browning (be sure to do a toothpick test to check the doneness). Remove from the oven and allow to cool7.

Step 8

Turn the cake out onto a serving plate, melt the orange marmalade in a saucepan and spread it over the surface of the cake8.

Step 9

Sprinkle the Berlingozzo generously with granulated sugar and colorful sprinkles. Serve in slices9.

storage
The Berlingozzo can be stored for 3-4 days at room temperature under a glass dome or in a special airtight container.