I have been telling people for years that I do not like cake.
I have come to realize that I do not like cake leavened with baking powder.
And the texture of most American cakes.
I do like yeasted cakes so I decided to play with panettone.
I thought I had failed with the recipe I tried, and there are many out there. But my end product did look like other people's finished cake, though I should have hung it.
The texture was not quite like what I had seen in purchased panettone. The texture really did remind me of cake. Now, I will admit that my kitchen has been very cold and I did not get the rise I hoped but I do not think I every would have. Because I used just sourdough and not extra yeast. The recipe also called for malt and I did not have any in the house. I was not willing to either order or go hunting.
It was tasty. I chose to do chocolate and vanilla.
Koda Bear requested a piece toasted with butter and frosting. I have to admit that was quite good.
The flavor was good enough that I am going to try again. The original recipe is from the 1300's so I am going to see if I can find one that does not use and electric mixer. And I wish I could find one that is just naturally leavened. I do have some possibilities but there may be further "failures." I know people who would be willing to take the failures off my hands!