Panettone vs. Pandoro: What’s the Real Difference?
If you walk into an Italian household in December, you’ll likely find not one but two signature holiday cakes: Panettone and Pandoro. They sit side by side on Christmas tables every year, sparking a classic debate: Are you team Panettone or team Pandoro? While both are festive favorites, they couldn’t be more different: in origin, flavour, and personality.
Panettone: Italy’s Most Iconic Holiday Sweet
Every December, Italian homes fill with the unmistakable aroma of Panettone: a dome shaped, cloud-soft sweet bread that signals one thing: the holidays have officially arrived. Don’t let the word “bread” confuse you, though: Panettone is a dessert, breakfast staple during the Holidays & mid-day treat. It is usually wrapped in festive paper, gifted during gatherings, and a must-have under our Christmas trees throughout the month of December. So, Panettone is more than a dessert to us: it’s a tradition that carries centuries of stories, family memories, and regional pride.