Food: Just like Nonna used to bake
And of course every Italian grandma knows best when it comes to making the tastiest cakes and puds. Here are the classics – perfect for Mother’s Day
Hazelnut cake
![Pear and chocolate cake](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/03/11/12/40301552-0-Pear_and_chocolate_cake-m-37_1615464981062.jpg)
![Almond biscotti](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/03/11/12/40301550-0-Almond_biscotti-a-38_1615464994777.jpg)
Pear and chocolate cake; Almond biscotti
![](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/03/11/12/40301542-0-image-a-40_1615465011689.jpg)
Now buy the book
Our recipes are from Torta Della Nonna by food writer Emiko Davies (Hardie Grant, £16.99). Emiko has lived in Florence for more than a decade and the book is a collection of some of her beloved Italian desserts. To order a copy for £14.95 until 28 March, go to mailshop.co.uk/books or call 020 3308 9193. Free p&p on orders over £20.