Coca de llanda valenciana
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The sponge cake, coca de llanda, is a beloved sweet staple of Valencian cuisine. Enjoyed at tea time, for breakfast or as a dessert, it’s surprisingly easy to prepare at home. The only essential item you’ll need is a traditional metal baking tray, or llanda, from which the cake gets its name.
Coca de llanda is sure to impress with its fluffy, irresistible texture that turns anyone who tries it into an instant fan. You’ll find this popular treat in nearly every bakery or pastry shop across the Region of Valencia, often with creative ingredient variations like pumpkin or hints of orange. And while you’re at it, try other mouthwatering Valencian sweet treats, such as anís rolls, raisin and walnut cake, sweet potato pastries or delicious Valencian donuts called rosquilletas,.
And the best bit? Making coca de llanda yourself is as easy as downloading the recipe! Become a true ambassador of traditional Valencian sweet treats.