Zelten
 Sliced zelten | |
| Alternative names | Italian fruitcake |
|---|---|
| Course | Dessert |
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Region or state | Trentino-Alto Adige |
| Main ingredients | Rye flour, sugar, dried fruit |
Zelten is an Italian fruitcake originating in the Trentino-Alto Adige region of Italy prepared during Christmas time.[1] It is made with rye flour, wheat flour, dried and candied fruits, orange zest, and various spices. The name likely derives from the German word selten, which translates to 'seldom', since it is usually prepared only once a year.[2]
Gallery
Heart-shaped zelten
Zelten with candle
Sliced zelten
See also
References
- ^ "Zelten: the recipe for the typical Italian cake from Alto Adige". Cookist.com.
- ^ "Zelten | Traditional Cake From Trentino-South Tyrol | TasteAtlas". www.tasteatlas.com.