CAKE IN THE HOUSE

Traditionally baked in Campania, Italy, for Shrove Tuesday, its name is from the miglio (millet) once used to make it, now replaced by semolina.

MIGLIACCIO (SHROVE TUESDAY CAKE) Serves 12 400ml whole milk ¼ tsp salt 180g semolina 60g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing 3 medium eggs 250g caster sugar 250g ricotta, drained Zest of 1 unwaxed orange Zest of 1 unwaxed lemon 2 tsp vanilla bean paste ½ tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp orange blossom water 100g dark chocolate chips Icing sugar, for dusting 1 Preheat the oven to 180C/Fan 160C/ Gas 4. Grease a 23cm springform tin and line with baking paper. 2 Put the milk, 400ml of water and salt in a pan and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and gradually add the semolina, whisking vigorously. Keep whisking for 2-3 mins to produce a thick paste, then take the pan off the heat and, while hot, add the butter. Stir well, then pour…

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