IN wonder of what to give your many friends, Aunt Daisy or even what to add to the xmas table on this festive day? ...well I have found a wonderful recipe that can be created into fantastic gifts. It's a spin on a classic Sienna cake (also known as Panforte).
Sienna Cake
1 c chopped macadamias
1 c chopped walnuts
1 c chopped almonds
150g chopped dates
1 c sultanas
1/4 c coconut
1/2 c plain flour
1/2 c cocoa
1/2 c icing sugar
250g milk chocolate
60g butter
1/2 c apricot
icing sugar sifted
Melt chocolate, butter and jam together over a medium heat. Once melted add all dry ingredients. Divide mixture into muffin tins (should fill at least 12) and cook for 25 mins at 180 degrees. Remove from dish - let cool and dust with icing sugar. To make this a little bit extra spesh wrap each cake up in clear cellophane and tie with a pretty xmas coloured ribbon. These little treasures will be a wonderful present for any friend!
