Pan di Spagna di Dipignano

Pan di Spagna di Dipignano is a fragrant dessert that has been prepared in the Calabrian province of Cosenza since the 19th century. This soft cake is almost as high as panettone, although it is prepared without leavening agents - the fluffiness comes from the vigorous mixing of ingredients by hand for a long period of time. The mixture is baked in an elevated mold, exclusively in a wood-fired oven. Pan di Spagna di Dipignano used to be prepared for festive occasions, but nowadays it is a daily-made treat that can be enjoyed on its own or paired with rich chocolate cream.