Pandolce is the traditional Christmas cake of Genoa, with roots stretching back centuries.
This dense, fragrant loaf is a true taste of Ligurian heritage—rich with candied peel, pine nuts, and aromatic anise seeds. The dough is gently perfumed orange flower essence, just as it has been in Genoese kitchens for generations...
Crafted exclusively for us by one of Italy’s oldest and most revered confectioners, established in 1780—this pandolce is a true taste of tradition. At their historic confectionary workshop in Genoa, they still candy fruit by hand, roasts nuts in-house, and even grinds their own sugar to ensure every ingredient meets their exacting standards.
This festive pandolce is usually made in small batches for their own shop and is a cherished part of holiday celebrations across Italy, especially at Christmas. We’re proud to offer a limited quantity of this authentic, artisanal, and deeply regional delicacy.
Descendants of the original founders still work within the business today, ensuring that every traditional method of craftsmanship is faithfully preserved. This pandolce isn’t available on the wider market—at Carluccio’s, we’re fortunate to offer a small share of its limited, truly artisanal production
