Product Reviews and Ratings - Cakes - Spongata from igourmet

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(based on 4 ratings)

Located in: Chocolate/Desserts, Cakes

Spongata is the traditional cake of Parma, one of the oldest cakes made in Italy. It is a round, flat cake. The outside is made of soft pastry sprinkled with icing sugar. The inside is filled with a special stuffing of honey, almonds, pine nuts, candied fruit, citron, raisin and pulverized rusk. It is the typical Christmas sweet and can be preserved for a long time. A favorite of Parma's own Guiseppe Verdi, and so esteemed that it was a gift to the Duke of Milan, Francesco Sforza, in 1454. Available in 3 flavors: Tradizionale, Cappuccino, and Balsamic. Varieties sold separately.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4.8 stars

(based on 4 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Delicious(3)

Best Uses:

Coffee(3), Dessert(4)

Super! Maybe too rich, but who cares?

By martisima

from Potomac, MD on 11/23/2007

Pros:

Delicious, Rich, Savory

Cons:

NONE

Best Uses:

Coffee, Dessert

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Spongata:

This is much better than panforte!

Yummy

By 35kid from West Lafayette, IN on 6/16/2007

Pros:

Delicious, Light, Rich, Seductive

Best Uses:

Coffee, Dessert, Entertaining

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Spongata:

Excellent product I will order again. It has an interesting combination of textures & flavors.

An amazing dessert. Impressive.

By Cheese Lover from Los Angeles on 5/17/2007

Pros:

Delicious, Savory, Seductive

Best Uses:

Coffee, Dessert, Entertaining, Gift

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Spongata:

Served this at a party. Wonderful. Not too sweet. The balsalmic vinegar gave it a flavor of mincemeat. I just ordered five to give as gifts. A great, great find.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

A distinctive, Italian dessert.

By Norma the Italian Gourmet

from Eagan, MN on 2/22/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Cons:

Expensive

Best Uses:

Dessert

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Spongata:

I tried both the Tradizionale and the Cappuccino. Both are tasty, but the Cappuccino may be more distinctive.

A small piece satisfies your sweet tooth

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