Italian Sponge Cake (Pan Di Spagna)

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Pag Ni Spagna Sponge Cake

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and are enjoying the new year!  Unfortunately, I had to step away in November.  We took a last minute trip to Denver, Colorado, which was amazing by the way!  Then came the holidays and another planned trip to the North Carolina mountains in December.  Between these wonderful trips, homeschooling, a puppy, and other mounting responsibilities, I had to take an unplanned break. I have missed visiting all my blogger friends and catching up.

I thought I would start back with a recipe I made for New Year’s day, and one of my daughter’s favorites.  I originally shared this as part of a blogging contest.  It has since become one of my favorite quick and not too sweet desserts.  It is fantastic with a cup of coffee.  I hope you all enjoy this delicious sponge cake and I look forward to catching up!

Here are some pics from our recent adventures.

Here are Zoe and Alex at the Hammond’s Candy in Denver, CO.  They were just a little excited. 😉

Fun in the snow!

Delicious homemade calzones with a view!

Have you ever been to the Biltmore in Asheville, NC?  It is worth the visit!

Our little puppy, Bella, is over 8 months old now.  I couldn’t forget her. 😀

I am looking forward to sharing this yummy sponge cake at Fiesta Friday #206!  Your lovely cohosts this week are Diann @ Of Goats and Greens and Shinta @ Caramel Tinted Life.

35 Responses to“Italian Sponge Cake (Pan Di Spagna)”

  1. 01/11/2018 at 2:32 pm #

    Welcome back. Looks like you had a wonderful time. Happy New Year, too.

    • Zoale.com
      01/11/2018 at 3:38 pm #

      Thank you Peggy, it was a lot of fun! Have a fantastic rest of your week! 😀

  2. 01/11/2018 at 4:59 pm #

    Hi Antonia, welcome back. Looks like you had fun during your travels, and the photo of the kids in the candy store cracked me up. A little sugar anyone? Ha ha. The cake looks lovely and perfect with that cup of coffee. Happy New Year. 🙂

    • Zoale.com
      01/11/2018 at 6:32 pm #

      Thanks Diana, I hope you are doing well! Me too, they are too funny…and all that candy! Thank you so much! Happy New Year and have a wonderful end to your week! 😀

  3. 01/12/2018 at 8:45 am #

    What fun you all had !!! Love all your pic’s and Bella is just so gorgeous and so big now 🙂 Your cake looks so divine. I haven’t made a sponge cake in quite sometime. Your recipe sounds perfect. Happy New Year Antonia 🙂 Have a great weekend.

    • Zoale.com
      01/12/2018 at 4:13 pm #

      It was so nice, thank you Lynne! She is getting so big, it is almost hard to believe how fast dogs grow up. Thank you for the kind words. Happy New Year to you as well! 😀

  4. 01/12/2018 at 3:01 pm #

    Glad to see you back Antonia and with such a pretty dessert. Looks like your time off was spent well vacationing with family, having a good time and enjoying the holidays 🙂

    • Zoale.com
      01/12/2018 at 4:14 pm #

      Thank you so much Judi! It was wonderful and the kids had a such good time. I hope your holidays were nice and Happy New Year! 😀

  5. 01/13/2018 at 4:52 am #

    Thanks for sharing the pics, and happy new year!

    • Zoale.com
      01/15/2018 at 9:56 pm #

      Happy New Year Jen! 😀

  6. 01/13/2018 at 4:59 pm #

    yum yum! looks like soft spongy cake and would make for a wonderful dessert! #fiestafriday

    • Zoale.com
      01/15/2018 at 9:56 pm #

      Thank you so much Ann! Have a wonderful week!

  7. 01/14/2018 at 7:14 pm #

    Beautiful, I can almost smell the orange through the monitor… This looks really good. Thanks for sharing the recipe with Fiesta Friday, and also especially your vacation pics.

    • Zoale.com
      01/15/2018 at 10:00 pm #

      Thank you for the kind words Diann! Have an awesome week and Happy Fiesta Friday! 😀

  8. 01/17/2018 at 8:29 am #

    What a wonderful break! I love the pictures and seeing your adventures! The candy store picture is hilarious. The cake sounds amazing! So glad your back.

    • Zoale.com
      01/17/2018 at 8:55 am #

      Thank you Lynn! I love that picture too, it is so fitting! They couldn’t believe how much candy was in there. 😀

  9. 01/17/2018 at 9:22 am #

    Zoe and Alex are adorable and so is Bella! Thanks for sharing your adventure and this wonderful cake!

    • Zoale.com
      01/17/2018 at 10:02 am #

      Thank you Debbie! Have a fantastic day! 😀

  10. 01/17/2018 at 11:08 am #

    I haven’t had sponge cake in decades. This looks wonderful (and so does Belle).

    • Zoale.com
      01/17/2018 at 10:09 pm #

      Thank you Jacqui! Have a fantastic day tomorrow! 😀

  11. Sandhya
    01/17/2018 at 3:06 pm #

    So happy to see you back here Antonia! I am so glad that you had such fun times with your family. Alex and Zoe are so adorable and so is Bella! Great photos!

    • Zoale.com
      01/17/2018 at 10:08 pm #

      Thank you so much Sandhya! Have a wonderful end to your week!

  12. 01/18/2018 at 2:49 pm #

    This is beautiful Antonia!! (love your top photo!) and looks delish! Have never had oranged whipped cream, but I’m pinning this recipe!! thanks. And you have been so so busy! Christmas and all that traveling!! So much fun to see you adorable kids in the photos– my favorite was “Fun in the Snow!” Glad for all the good times we’ve been having and so glad you’re back to blogging! take care blog-friend! xox

    • Zoale.com
      01/22/2018 at 4:14 pm #

      Thank you Rhonda! Whipped cream tastes so good with a hint of orange! I hope your 2018 is going well! 😀

  13. 01/19/2018 at 8:34 pm #

    Love the kids in the candy store! How cute! I have seen the Biltmore estate before, that place is something else isn’t it? Happy New Year! I wish I had a piece of that cake and a cup of coffee 😊

    • Zoale.com
      01/22/2018 at 4:16 pm #

      Thanks Cynthia! They had so much fun and we got to see a lady filling buckets with melted chocolate! I agree, it is such a cool place to visit. I hope you are doing well and Happy 2018! 😀

      • 01/23/2018 at 12:28 pm #

        Buckets of chocolate? 😍😍😍 Thanks, I am doing well and Happy 2018 to you too!

      • Zoale.com
        01/24/2018 at 9:29 pm #

        I know, right? Thanks! 😀

  14. 01/19/2018 at 11:24 pm #

    How fun, but we’re glad to have you back!! I visited the Biltmore with the kids one year around Christmas. They were as fascinated as I was! I loved the basement with the bowling alley, the swimming pool and the kitchens, which we only got to peek into.And the I lived in the Denver area and foothills for around 20 years. 🙂 I don’t think we had Hammonds when I was there – so glad to see the kids having a blast!

    Bella is a beauty!!

    Happy New Year!!

    • Zoale.com
      01/22/2018 at 4:20 pm #

      Thank you Mollie, I am glad to be back! I love the basement too. I am totally fascinated with the early refrigeration and washing machines, and I still can’t believe there was a room just for rotisserie meats. I would love to see that pool full of water! Neat, the Denver area is so cool and the Rockies are just breath taking. It was a wonderful trip. Happy New Year to you as well and have a great week! 😀

  15. 01/28/2018 at 4:58 am #

    Looks Sooo Good !!

    • Zoale.com
      01/28/2018 at 4:31 pm #

      Thank you Swapna! Have a great week! 😀

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