Virginia Pandolce Genovese 750g

Pandöçe – Genoa's classic Festive Cake

Pandöçe, also known as Genoa Cake or Pain de Gênes, is Liguria's pride and one of its most beloved holiday cakes. Baked with naturally leavened sourdough, it gains its soft, aromatic character – filled with raisins, fruit, nuts, and that unique taste that evokes genuine Genoese tradition.

Perfect to enjoy with coffee, serve at a party, or give as a classic and thoughtful gift. A timeless bakery product that brings together history, taste, and festive joy.

pandöçe - Genoa Cake - Pain de Gênes - Pandolce - Pan Dulce. Naturally leavened sourdough. Bakery product.
Ingredients: wheat flour – sultanas 20% - natural yeast (wheat flour, water) - butter - sugar - candied orange and lemon peel 7% (orange and lemon peel 54%, glucose-fructose syrup, sugar, acidity regulator: citric acid) - pine nuts - salt - flavorings - emulsifier: mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids.
May contain traces of: tree nuts, soy, eggs.
Store in a dry and cool place.

Did you know that the English flag originates from Genoa?

Pandolce – from Genoa to England

Pandolce has its origins in Genoa, one of Europe's most powerful maritime cities during the 19th century. As a trading hub with strong ties across the seas, not only goods but also tastes and traditions spread.

The relationship between Genoa and England goes way back. According to historical accounts, English ships used Genoa's cross flag – Saint George's red cross – for protection during their voyages in the Mediterranean. This shows how strong Genoa's influence was as a maritime power.

Through this lively trade, baked goods like Pandolce also reached new markets. In England, it inspired the classic “Genoa cake,” a fruitcake rich in dried fruit and nuts.

Pandolce is thus more than a pastry – it is a taste of history, where shipping, trade, and culture meet in every bite.