Traditional Panettone Recipe (Italian Christmas Cake) consists of a sweet and tender orange-scented sweet dough studded with candied fruits and raisins. You will want to devour this buttery bread for every special occasion!

This chocolate panettone with pecans is an absolute hit, perfect for people who don't like raisins or candied fruit.

Traditional Chocolate Panettone is an Italian Christmas bread known for its light, airy texture and rich flavor. Make it with this simple recipe!

Makes 1 6-inch round loaf

Bring the authentic taste of Italy to your holiday celebrations with this Italian panettone cake recipe! This step-by-step guide will teach you how to create a classic, fluffy, and flavorful panettone that’s perfect for Christmas. Click to see how easy it is, and save this pin to your holiday dessert board!

Traditional Panettone Recipe (Italian Christmas Cake) consists of a sweet and tender orange-scented sweet dough studded with candied fruits and raisins. You will want to devour this buttery bread for every special occasion!

Panettone… Is it a cake, brioche, or bread? Actually, panettone is anything you want it to be. And probably more! We’ve put together an article on where, how, and even why we’ve loved it since the dawn of time. Read up!