La Befana Cake: Honouring The Old Witch of Winter – Gather Victoria

Inspired by the many Italian cakes baked on Epiphany Eve as offerings to “La Befana”, this fruity golden cake (with a dash of spirit) is a Witches Cake. According to legend, Befana is an old witch who flies through the night of January 5th on her broom delivering presents to children. And as they lie…

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La Befana Cake: Honouring The Old Witch of Winter – Gather Victoria