Zuccotto

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This recipe is pretty simple. The adults enjoy the alcohol part of it. It's sooo light and tasty. It sure is a hit!

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I made this for a bunch of foodies while we were on vacation. Everyone loved it. Refreshing. I would recommend amaretto instead of brandy. Fabulous!

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I love this recipe, however, I cannot figure out how to arrange the triangles of pound cake so that it looks round! If you have made this, please give me some tips on how to make this work. Mine ends up looking like a trifle that I have to serve in a bowl! Thanks!!

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I have been making Giada's Zuccotto for a few years now. But I only make it on special occasions - to keep it special. I agree with several others about using amaretto instead of brandy, it gives the cake an amazing flavor. This will continue to be in my arsenal of desserts for a very long time!!

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I made this twice: once as a test, and then a second time with modifications for Christmas Eve dessert. It was interesting to look at, and got RAVE reviews on taste (even my picky boyfriend loved it. It was a light dessert after a big dinner.
Here's what I changed:

1. I used Amaretto instead of brandy (I think it works better with the almond flavor in the white part of the cake
2. I made it a day ahead (I think it helped bring out the flavors
3. I made the white cream part with almond bits as the recipe states- but for the chocolate part I did not use the bittersweet chocolate (WAY too bitter! I whipped together 1/2c sugar, 1/4c cocoa powder, 1c whipping cream, 1 tsp vanilla extract, then chopped semi-sweet chocolate chips and folded it into the chocolate mixture. The texture was fantastic, and just the right amount of chocolately sweetness without being bitter or heavy;
4. I mixed together cocoa powder and confectioner sugar to sift on top of the cake before serving- this was better than bitter, straight cocoa powder;
5. I cut off the crust of the pound cake- I think it is prettier without them;
6. I made sure the pound cake pieces were pushed very close together (easier to do without the crusts, to make it easier to cut into without it falling apart.

This is a versatile dessert that is a conversation piece too! I will add strawberries to it when they are in season. It perfectly serves 8. This recipe is definitely worth a try!

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I made this cake for my husband's birthday. Everyone just loved it and it is so simple to make.

I love Giada's recepies!

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This is relatively easy and looks and tastes spectacular. You'll amaze your company. I've made it several times and gotten rave reviews every time. Try using apricot brandy - it complements the flavors nicely. Note: adults love this dessert, but it's a little too serious for kids.

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I made this for an office party upon which everyone raved about how beautiful it was! Then they tasted and raved how delicious it was!

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I agree with all the other reviews. This is awesome. I made 2 for a dinner party of 14 last night and it's gone. I also used Amaretto instead of brandy so it complimented the almond extract. For the cocoa dusting I used Nestles Quik chocolate powder! I will defintely make this again. I also agree that is better than tiramisu and I have never seen it on a restaurant menu. Should be - I would like to compare it to a restaurant version.

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This is one of those recipes that gets oooohs and ahhhs and gives guests the impression that you worked on it for hours. Super presentation!