Prinjolata

Prinjolata is a traditional cake that is usually prepared for a carnival that takes place the week before and the week leading up to Ash Wednesday. The name of the cake comes from the term prinjol—pine nut, which is the main ingredient in the cake. Shaped like a dome, the cake is made by combining glace cherries, citrus peel, and pine nuts with either sponge cake, madeira cake, or crushed biscuits. The assembled cake is traditionally decorated with meringue, cream, or frosting.