Berlingozzo

Berlingozzo is an ancient ring-shaped cake from Tuscany, its name derived from a local word berlingaccio, meaning Fat Thursday, when this cake was traditionally prepared as a closure of carnival celebrations. It is a humble, dense cake made with simple ingredients such as eggs, flour, sugar, butter, milk, and yeast. The cake's recognizable flavor is achieved by the addition of anise seeds. Berlingozzo is usually enjoyed for breakfast or as an afternoon snack, generously covered in powdered sugar.